Japan and Bhutan mark 40 years of diplomatic relations

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  Japan and Bhutan marked 40 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.

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  Japan Week was held in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, as part of the anniversary events.

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  Japanese Ambassador to Bhutan Keiichi Ono spoke at a commemorative reception on October 10.

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  Ono referred to the late Keiji Nishioka, who shared agricultural technology in Bhutan and was known as the “father of Bhutanese agriculture.”

Who

Japan and Bhutan marked the anniversary. Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono spoke at a reception.

What

The countries marked 40 years of diplomatic relations.

When

2026; a commemorative reception was held on October 10.

Where

Thimphu, Bhutan.

Why

To mark 40 years since Japan and Bhutan established diplomatic relations.

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