The Bhutan-Australia Friendship began in 1962 when a Bhutanese delegation led by Ashi Tashi Dorji attended the Colombo Plan Meeting in Melbourne. Australia provided its full support for Bhutan to become a member of the Colombo Plan, as a result of which, many Bhutanese students received scholarships to study in Australia. Australia was also one of the first countries to ...

Today is an auspicious and a historic day for Bhutan! Auspicious, as we celebrate the 114th National Day. And a historic occasion, as we mark the opening of Bhutan’s Embassy in Canberra, becoming the latest addition to Australia’s expanding diplomatic community. Therefore, my colleagues and I are deeply honored by your presence, especially Mr. David Smith, Federal Member for Bean, ...

To mark the 114th National Day of Bhutan and the opening of the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, the Embassy organized a Flag Hoisting ceremony and a Reception on Friday, 17 December 2021. The Flag Hoisting ceremony in the morning was graced by Mr. Ian McConville, the Chief of Protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Staff of ...