Category: Diplomacy

Australia-based NRNs calls for investment friendly environment

Non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) and friends of Nepal in Australia have called for proper environment to invest in Nepal. During a consultation organised by the embassy of Nepal and its consulate in Victoria on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of Nepal-Australia bilateral relations and promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011,...

Bhutan on a test drive

Now it’s time for the western governments to see cunning character of Bhutan. Despite agreement to take some of its exiled citizens while many might go for resettlement, Bhutan government has to far shown no interests in resuming dialogue with Nepal. Western countries representatives, especially the US, officials visiting...

WITH HUMILITY ON YOUR DOORSTEP

By Akash Much like the father in ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son’, if King Khesar were to invite with open hands everyone that was a citizen of that tiny Himalayan Kingdom prior to the 1990 uprising – Bhutan could thrive in the community of nations. Dear Mr Bunting,...

Poland-Bhutan Friendship

Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck on May 25 took part in the official inauguration of the Poland-Bhutan Friendship Society. While in Poland, she is also promoting the Polish language edition of her book – Of Rainbows and Clouds. The book contains the biography of her father Yab Ugyen...

ULFA leaders in Bhutanese jail

Latest news from Assam mentions that five senior leaders of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) are still under the captivity of Bhutan government. Top ULFA brass viz Major Bening Rabha, Major Ashanta Baghphukan, Major Jeeban Moran (Senior), Lt Nilu Chakravarty and second Lt Sarat Sarania alias Abhijit...

Bhutan-India relations

Bhutan and India this week concluded yet another cooperation talks in Delhi at foreign secretary level in their efforts to strengthen relations. The outcome of the talks has not been publicized but no worry it will not be more than just the usual exchanges of warm regards, hugging and...