Bhutan established diplomatic relations with Afghanistan on 20 April 2010. The Ambassador of Bhutan to India is concurrently accredited to Afghanistan and the Ambassador of Afghanistan to India is concurrently accredited to Bhutan. Major General Vestop Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, is the current non-resident Ambassador of Bhutan to Afghanistan. H.E. Mr. Farid Mamundzay, Ambassador of Afghanistan to India is the current non-resident Ambassador of Afghanistan to Bhutan.
Bhutan and Afghanistan enjoy good relations, especially through SAARC and multilateral fora.