Bhutan embassy in Canberra

Bhutan continues to widen its diplomatic horizon. The latest announcement of the government is to establish an embassy in Australia by July this year.

Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji said his office had been working on making the project a success since establishing the embassy was one of the top priorities of the government to commemorate the 40th birth anniversary of the King Jigme Khesar.

The project was a decision by the cabinet outside the current Plan considering the need to provide services to an increasing number of people residing in Australia and the pacific region.

Last December, a group of experts from Bhutan visited Australia to study the feasibility of setting up either a consulate office or an embassy. The government plans to buy two buildings worth Nu 300 million. Given two months to set up the office, the embassy is expected to open by end of July.