Bhutan's leader proposed establishing economic partnerships with Bangladesh during talks at the United Nations headquarters Friday. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay advocated for linking his nation's Gelephu Mindfulness City special zone with Bangladesh's designated Kurigram investment area. The officials met on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly session. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus endorsed exploring expanded bilateral commerce opportunities.
Tobgay outlined plans for religious tourism development and highlighted Buddhist connections between both nations. Bhutan seeks pharmaceutical sector investments from Bangladesh companies while offering hydroelectric cooperation potential. The prime minister requested assistance establishing fiber optic infrastructure networks. Both leaders addressed the upcoming Rohingya refugee conference scheduled for September 30.
Yunus extended an invitation for Tobgay to visit Bangladesh before February elections. The Bhutanese official accepted the proposal and praised the recent chancery building construction in Thimphu. He described Yunus as his role model and expressed confidence in Bangladesh's current leadership direction. Their discussion emphasized strengthening regional cooperation through multiple economic channels.
Tobgay outlined plans for religious tourism development and highlighted Buddhist connections between both nations. Bhutan seeks pharmaceutical sector investments from Bangladesh companies while offering hydroelectric cooperation potential. The prime minister requested assistance establishing fiber optic infrastructure networks. Both leaders addressed the upcoming Rohingya refugee conference scheduled for September 30.
Yunus extended an invitation for Tobgay to visit Bangladesh before February elections. The Bhutanese official accepted the proposal and praised the recent chancery building construction in Thimphu. He described Yunus as his role model and expressed confidence in Bangladesh's current leadership direction. Their discussion emphasized strengthening regional cooperation through multiple economic channels.
