Prime Minister Meets His Majesty the King of Bhutan
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya had an audience with His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu on September 02, during her official visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The cordial discussion focused on Bhutan’s future development priorities and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. His Majesty expressed Bhutan’s interest […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on September 2nd during her official visit to Bhutan. The King listened attentively at the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu as the Prime Minister discussed the future development priorities and cooperation opportunities between the two nations.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck showed interest in leveraging Sri Lanka's experiences and expertise relevant to Bhutan's development plans. The conversation also emphasized the importance of promoting investment between the Kingdom of Bhutan and Sri Lanka, possibly through the establishment of an investment zone in Bhutan. Both leaders exchanged views on demographic challenges, specifically the increasing migration of young people and its repercussions on the country's population and future workforce.
The meeting underscored the significance of reinforcing bilateral cooperation and sharing experiences and best practices to foster the sustainable development of both countries.
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