PM Thinley’s address to Rio+20 summit
Madame President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me begin by extending our warm congratulations to you, Madame President, on your election as the President of this conference. I would also like to thank the government and people of Brazil for their warm hospitality. Propelled by...
Bhutan willing to have diplomatic relations with China
Bhutan has expressed interest in establishing diplomatic relations with its northern neighbour China. In a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday, Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley expressed willingness to establish formal diplomatic ties with China at the earliest possible. Fourth King Jigme Singye, during his last years...
The UN happiness conference begins
The global conference on happiness initiated by the UN and coordinated by Bhutanese government has begun in New York half an hour before. Addressing the inaugural session of the conference, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said, failure of the GDP to address the social progress and other fundamental aspects...