I have never visited Bhutan, but I have read and heard much about the country described as “the last Shangri-la on earth”. I was also struck by what Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said in a TED lecture, that 72% of Bhutan’s land area is forested, and that it is the only country in the world that is a net ‘carbon sink’ (meaning it removes more carbon dioxide from the air than it produces). Bhutan has much to offer, protect and preserve for generations to come.
Happy to welcome PM Tobgay yesterday during his first official visit to Singapore. We established diplomatic relations with Bhutan in 2002 and have built warm and friendly ties since. I also deeply appreciated His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s attendance at Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s funeral service last year.
As small states with limited resources, Singapore and Bhutan face similar challenges. We both understand the importance of investing in our people through education and training. PM Tobgay told me that he visited the Singapore Tourism Board, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority to learn more about our agencies and processes. Look forward to growing and strengthening our ties with Bhutan. – LHL
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