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The members of the Consular Corps of Kolkata called on Hon’ble Foreign Minister, this afternoon. Lyonpo welcomed the delegation to Bhutan and invited the members of the Consular Corps to explore investment opportunities and strengthen people-to-people relations between Bhutan and the respective countries the members of the Consular Corps represent.

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25 October 2025: His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Her Majesty Gyalyum Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck offered prayers and lit one thousand butterlamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong in memory of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand. Their ...

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The Royal Government of Bhutan celebrated the 80th anniversary of the United Nations by lighting a thousand butter lamps and offering prayers at the Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang in Thimphu. Commemorated as the United Nations Day, it marks the entry into force of the UN Charter and formal creation of ...

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Travel Advisory – Recent Guidance on non-immigrant visa to the United States

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade would like to notify the general public that, as per the recent communication from the US Embassy in New Delhi, all non-immigrant visa applicants must apply in their country of residence or nationality. Bhutan falls under the consular jurisdiction of the US ...

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Royal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony. The Royal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony by Thailand was held today at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong.  A 28-member delegation from Thailand, led by H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, observed the ceremony and offered Kathina robes to the monks of ...

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H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono, Ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, called on the Hon’ble Foreign Minister today. During the meeting, the Hon’ble Foreign Minister conveyed deep appreciation of the Royal Government and the people of Bhutan for the generous support and assistance extended by Japan to Bhutan’s socio-economic development over many ...

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Japan Week in Bhutan 2025 Japan Week 2025 will be celebrated in Thimphu from 17 to 19 October 2025. The three-day event will feature a number of events including a Japanese language speech contest, festive booths, and Japanese film screenings. The Opening Ceremony for Japan Week will be held at ...

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The Kingdom of Bhutan and the State of Qatar today established formal diplomatic relations with the signing of a Joint Communiqué at the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations in New York on 16 October 2025. The Joint Communiqué was signed by H.E. Ambassador Pema Lektup Dorji, Permanent ...

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The European Union (EU) Ambassadors and Heads of Missions (HoMs) from 21 EU member states led by H.E. Mr. Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Bhutan in New Delhi are on an annual visit to Bhutan from 15 to 18 October 2025.  The delegation is joined by Ms. ...

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Kutshab Joins Office at RBE Kuwait   Kutshab Phub Dorji officially joined the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in the State Kuwait following a simple traditional Tendrel ceremony. Representatives of the Bhutanese community living and working in Kuwait also attended the ceremony to offer Tashi Khadar and convey their best wishes.  

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