Permanent Mission of Bhutan to the United Nations Permanent Mission of Bhutan to the United Nations
Ambassador Tenzin R Wangchuk presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations to H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations on 16 March 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York. He is the 13th Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations.
Following the ceremony, Kutshab called on the Secretary-General. He conveyed the warm greetings of His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister, and the people of Bhutan to the Secretary-General and reaffirmed Bhutan’s commitment to multilateralism and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. He also reiterated Bhutan’s continued support for the work of the United Nations in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development, peace, and international cooperation.
The Secretary-General welcomed Ambassador Tenzin R Wangchuk and expressed appreciation for Bhutan’s constructive engagement and contributions to the United Nations. He also reaffirmed the UN’s continued partnership with Bhutan.
Kutshab Tenzin R Wangchuk joined the civil service of Bhutan in 1993. Since then, he has served in various capacities both within Bhutan and in Bhutan’s diplomatic missions abroad. Most recently, he served as the Director-General of the Department of Economic and Tech Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade after completing his tenure as the Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva in September 2025.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Sherubtse College, Bhutan, and a Master’s from the University of Canberra, Australia.
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations, New York
16 March 2026
