The SAARC Development Fund Secretariat in Thimphu announces the following three professional category vacancies for employment for an initial period of three (3) years with possible extension for another three years:

The Department of SAARC and Regional Organisations under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a one day Coordination Workshop for SAARC Focal Points from various ministries and agencies on 24 December 2012 in Hotel Druk, Phuntsholing. The workshop was opened by Foreign Secretary Dasho Yeshey Dorji.

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Colombia, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples, have established diplomatic relations with effect from 21 December 2012.

The Permanent Mission of Bhutan in Geneva, Switzerland, hosted a National Day Reception on 12th December 2012, at the Grand Kempinski Hotel, Geneva.

The Government of Australia has announced the introduction of a new visa regulation (label free travel arrangements) for Bhutanese citizens traveling to Australia with effect from 1st October, 2012. For detailed information visit www.immi.gov.au/vevo.

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Poland, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples, have established diplomatic relations with effect from 29 November 2012.

A 36 member delegation representing ten European Bhutan Friendship Societies and two NGOs are on a visit to Bhutan from 27th November to 9th December 2012. The purpose of the visit is to renew their contacts and follow developments in Bhutan.

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Kazakhstan, wishing to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial relations between their countries and peoples, have established diplomatic relations with effect from 20th November 2012.

NOTIFICATION This is to notify the general public that the US Embassy in New Delhi has announced the introduction of a new visa processing system in India which is also applicable to Bhutanese citizens. The earlier arrangement availed by Bhutanese for walk-in interview at the US Embassy will no longer ...