| 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Related Information |
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| Apr 11 |
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Prime Minister Kan's Message to Bhutan |
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| Mar 18 |
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Donation from His Majesty the King of Bhutan |
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| Ambassador's Message |
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It is my great honor as well as pleasure to embrace the Silver Jubilee, 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan, today.
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| 25th Anniversary of Establishment of Japan-Bhutan Diplomatic Relations: Press Release |
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| Japan-Bhutan Relations: Overview |
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| LANDMARKS IN THE HISTORY OF JAPAN-BHUTAN RELATIONS |
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| 1964 |
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Agricultural specialist Keiji Nishioka arrives in Bhutan under Colombo Plan
(He introduced new farming techniques and worked for the development of Agriculture for 28 years. Recognizing his outstanding contribution, he was conferred the title of "Dasho" in 1980) |
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| 1981 |
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First Japanese Grant Aid to Bhutan |
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| 1986 |
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Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |
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| 1987 |
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H.I.H. Prince Naruhito visits Bhutan |
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| 1988 |
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Establishment of JOCV Coordination Office in Bhutan
(Its name has been changed to JICA/JOCV Bhutan Office and renamed as JICA Bhutan Office in 2001. It coordinates Grant Aid, Technical Cooperation Projects, Technical Training Programs,
Japan-Southwest Asia Youth Friendship Program, etc.)
Appointment of Mr Hajime Onishi as First Honorary Consul of Bhutan
First Japanese Volunteer arrives in Bhutan
(Since then over 300 volunteers have come to Bhutan)
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| 1989 |
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His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan visits Japan
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| 1990 |
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His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan visits Japan
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First Bhutanese student goes to Japan for higher education under Monbusho Scholarship
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| 1997 |
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T.I.H. Prince and Princess Akishino visit Bhutan |
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| 1998 |
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First Japanese Film Festival held in Bhutan
(Since then, the Festival has been held in different cities of Bhutan like Trashigang, Bumthang, Mongar, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Haa, Kuruthang, Paro besides Thimphu. The Twelfth edition of Festival will be held this year)
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| 2001 |
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First JOCV Senior Volunteer arrives in Bhutan
(Since then over 100 volunteers have come to Bhutan)
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| 2005 |
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Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Katsuyuki Kawai visits Bhutan |
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| 2006 |
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Celebrations of 20th Anniversary of establishment of Japan-Bhutan Diplomatic Relations
(On this occasion, Japan-Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship League visited Bhutan. Events like Japanese Archery Demonstration, Korei Hogaku Kai Music performance, Exhibition of Photographs by Hiroshi Moritani, Exhibition of Photographs by JICA Bhutan Office, Japanese Film Festival were also held)
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| 2009 |
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Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan visits Japan |
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| 2010 |
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Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan visits Japan
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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Chinami Nishimura visits Bhutan
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| 2011 |
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H R H Princess Kezang Choden Wangchuck and Dasho Palden Tobgye Thinley visit Japan
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| OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ODA) TO BHUTAN Archives |
| 2011 |
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| June 24 |
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Japan to hand over Two Bridges on the National Highway No.5 to the Royal Government of Bhutan through “the Project for Reconstruction of Bridges (Phase III) |
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| June 23 |
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Japan extends ¥ 2,187 million Japanese Yen Loan assistance to Bhutan for the Rural Electrification Project (Phase 2)
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| Apr 16 |
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Japan to hand over Educational Facilities to the Royal Government of Bhutan through
“Japan’s Grant Aid for Community Empowerment”
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| Mar 21 |
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Japan extends ¥ 130 million Grant Assistance to Bhutan for the Food Security Project for Underprivileged Farmers 2010 (KR2-2010) |
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| Mar 7 |
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Japan to hand over Rural Road Construction Machineries and Equipment to the Royal Government of Bhutan
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| Jan 25 |
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Japan extends ¥ 161 million Grant Assistance to Bhutan for Replacement of Ambulances |
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| Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) Archives |
| 2011 |
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| Apr 14 |
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Japan to hand over the Chumpa and Girina Bridges at Haa Dzongkhg, Bhutan |
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| Mar 8 |
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Japan to hand over the Concrete Bridge at Choekhor, Bumthang Dzongkhg, Bhutan
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| Mar 3 |
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Japan extends US$80,309 Grant Assistance for the Fire Service Division, Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters
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| Jan 31 |
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Japan to complete reinforcement of Riverbanks at Paro Dzongkhg, Bhutan
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