Press Releases

H.E. Mrs. Ruchira Kamboj, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, handed over to Foreign Minister (Dr.) Tandi Dorji on 8th October 2020 a Skanmobile DR mobile X-Ray unit, which is a gift from the people and Government of India to the people and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The X-Ray machine ...

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a privilege for me to speak at this high -level meeting, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Twenty-five years on, we acknowledge that progress in implementation has neither been fast nor deep enough. Till date, no ...

The 15th Annual Consultations between Bhutan and Japan on Economic Cooperation was held virtually on 30 September 2020. Mr. Sonam Tobgay, Director, Department of Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the Bhutanese delegation. The Japanese side was led by Mr. Shingo Miyamoto, Minister (Economic and Development), Embassy of Japan, ...

Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering addressed the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) via a pre-recorded video message on 25th September 2020. This year’s General Debate is held under the theme “The future we want, the United Nations we need: reaffirming our collective commitment ...

An Informal Meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers was held virtually on 24 September 2020. The meeting is held every year on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York for consultations and exchange of views on the vital issues of SAARC Member States. However, this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...