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His Majesty the King begins Seventh Five Year Plan tours

May 11, 1991 8 mins read

The nation enters into yet another phase of ambitious development. The Seventh Five Year Plan (1992-1997) was officially inaugurated by His Majesty the King at Tongsa on the auspicious day of May 3.

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