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Press Release

Ambassador Tshering Gyaltshen Penjor presented his Letters of Credence to Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council accrediting him as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the European Union on 8th September 2021.  President Charles Michel welcomed Ambassador Tshering Gyaltshen Penjor’s appointment and said that Bhutan and the ...

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Press Release

Presentation of Credentials by His Excellency Ambassador Tshering Gyaltshen Penjor to His Majesty King Philppe, King of the Belgians. Ambassador Tshering Gyaltshen Penjor presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty Philppe, King of the Belgians at the Royal Palace in Brussels on 8 September 2021, accrediting him as Ambassador ...

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WHO Vacancy Announcement

List of Vacancies at WHO: Req. Identifier* Title Grade Value Contractual Arrangement Value Duty station Job Field – Name Job Function – Name Closing Date Major Office 2104151 Technical Officer (IHR Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation) P2 Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Copenhagen Administration & management Management & programme analysis ...

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Status of travel bans in different countries in the light of COVID-19 Pandemic  

Country  Travel Restrictions  India Still active and limited non-scheduled commercial flights may be allowed as per the SOP provided in the web link below (i)   https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/Updation_of_ Guidelines.pdf – Ministry of Civil Aviation (ii)  https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrder_Unlock4_ 29082020.pdf – Ministry of Home Affairs  (iii) https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/RevisedguidelinesforInternationalArrivals02082020.pdf – Ministry of Health Flight restrictions shall not apply to all international cargo flights and those ...

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15th Round Table Meeting

The 15th Round Table Meeting was successfully convened today. Hon’ble Foreign Minister, (Dr.) Tandi Dorji Chaired the meeting. The 15th RTM has taken place at a crucial time in Bhutan’s development journey. Bhutan is halfway through its 12th Five-Year Plan and a little over two years remain before the country ...

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15th Round Table Meeting

The 15th Round Table Meeting (RTM) between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Development Partners will be held on 2 September 2021 in Thimphu to review the progress and implementation of the 12th Five Year Plan.  The RTM is the highest forum for policy dialogue between the RGoB and its ...

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WHO Vacancy Announcement

List of Vacancies at WHO: Req. Identifier! Title Grade Contractual Arrangement Value Duty station Job Field – Name Job Function – Name Closing Date Major office 2103750 Writer P5 Fixed-term appointment Brazzaville Administration & management Communication, public information & media 30-Aug-2021 AF Africa 2103809 Regional Coordinator, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation ...

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RELIEF FLIGHT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considering to organize a relief flight to and from Singapore for Bhutanese on the following date: DATE FLIGHT NO. SECTOR DEP ARR EQP 4 September 2021 KB500 Paro-Singapore 0630 Hrs 1315 Hrs   A319 KB501 Singapore-Paro 1415 Hrs 1700 Hrs In order to process ...

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Vacancy Announcement

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announces the vacancy for the following post:  Functions: General Legal Counsel Duration of Contract: 2 years with the possibility of renewal for 2 additional years Type of Appointment: Fixed-term Appointment Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland   The application deadline is 11 October 2021. For details, kindly ...

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Press Release

The 47th Consultative Committee Meeting of Colombo Plan10-12 August 2021 The 47th Consultative Committee Meeting (CCM) of the Colombo Plan was held virtually from 10-12 August 2021. The Bhutanese delegation was led by  Foreign Secretary Kinga Singye. The delegation included senior officials from the Department of Technical Education, Ministry of ...

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