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Celebrating 40 years of Bhutan-Sweden relations

ཟླ་༩ 26, 2025 4 mins read
Celebrating 40 years of Bhutan-Sweden relations

As we mark 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Sweden, this is a significant milestone. Why is celebrating this 40-year jubilee so important? Ambassador Thesleff: It’s a crucial point to take stock of what we have achieved together over the past four decades. But more importantly, it’s the best time to look forward and ask what we will do in the coming four or five decades ahead.

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