Tuesday 13 January 2009

Bhutan’s Permanent Representative to the UN presents his credentials to the UN Secretary General

January 12: The new Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations in New York presented his credentials to the UN Secretary General last week.

Ambassador Lhatu Wangchuk conveyed good wishes of Their Majesties the 4th and 5th Kings and the government to Ban Ki-moon.

The two discussed the visionary changes that have taken place in Bhutan in 2008. The Secretary General said he is impressed with the successful elections and adoption of the Constitution.

Ban Ki-moon also highlighted the visionary roles of Their Majesties the Kings in guiding the peaceful transition to Democratic Constitutional Monarchy.

He also conveyed his greetings to Their Majesties the Kings and the government. The UN Secretary General said he looks forward to visiting Bhutan in the future.

Ambassador Lhatu Wangchuk took over as the new Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the UN on December 31, 2008.

Bhutan became a member of the United Nations on September 21, 1971.

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