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STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY LYONPO (DR.) TANDI DORJI, HIGH-LEVEL MEETING OF THE MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE LANDLOCKED DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (LLDCs) 75th UNGA, 23 SEPTEMBER 2020

Theme: “Partnering for accelerated implementation of the VPoA and achieving sustainable development in LLDCs” Mr. Chairman,  Excellencies,  Distinguished delegates, Greetings from the Kingdom of Bhutan.  At the outset, allow me to convey my deepest sympathies to all who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and pray that we can ...

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STATEMENT BY H.E. LYONPO (DR.) TANDI DORJI, MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, KINGDOM OF BHUTAN, ANNUAL MINISTERIAL MEETING OF LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES 75th UNGA, 17 SEPTEMBER 2020

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Allow me to convey the warm greetings from the Kingdom of Bhutan. This year will be remembered throughout history as an extraordinary year. Life as we know has changed and the entire world had to readjust in order to accommodate the pandemic that still threatens ...

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Australia supports Bhutan in its COVID-19 preparedness, response and recovery

Extending support to Bhutan in its fight against COVID-19, the Australian Government has supplied medical equipment in response to the Royal Government of Bhutan’s request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The medical supplies, which include protective clothing, sanitising liquid and protective masks, reached Bhutan today, and will support Bhutan’s implementation ...

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The 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly will commence from 21 September 2020 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. With the travel restrictions and restrictions placed on holding large in-person meetings due to COVID-19 pandemic, participation at the General Assembly this year will mostly be virtual. ...

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Press Release on Special Relief Drukair flight

Upon the Command of His Majesty The King, a special relief Drukair flight to Dubai brought home 132 women evacuated from Iraq today. In the last few years, over 160 Bhutanese women were trafficked to Iraq by colluding local and foreign agents, which are unauthorised and illegal in Bhutan. Many ...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ first annual publication titled “Chidrel Tawaa” is electronically launched today by the Hon’ble Foreign Minister. Through this publication, the Ministry aspires to disseminate information and promote greater understanding of Bhutan abroad. As the first issue, the Editorial Team has provided considerable space for reflections and ...

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  The 21st Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) was held virtually on 2 September 2020 preceded by the 4th Session of the BIMSTEC Permanent Working Committee (BPWC) on 31 August 2020. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Kinga Singye led the Bhutanese delegation to the 21st Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM). ...

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His Majesty The King offered prayers and a thousand butterlamps for His Excellency Pranab Mukherjee at Simtokha Dzong on 1 September 2020. The former President of India passed away on 31 August 2020. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Health Minister, Foreign Secretary, Indian Ambassador to ...

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Bhutan’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Rinchen Kuentsyl, presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency Md. Abdul Hamid, the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, at the Bangabhaban, the official residence of the President, on 12 August 2020. The credentials ceremony was attended by Foreign Secretary Mr. Masud Bin ...

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The new Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations Office and other specialised UN Agencies in Geneva, presented his credentials to the Director General of the UN office at Geneva

H.E. Mr. Tenzin R. Wangchuk, the new Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations Office and other specialised UN Agencies in Geneva, presented his credentials to Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva on 11th August 2020.

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