Kutshab Tshoki Choden, presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. Mr. Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic at the Prague Castle earlier today, accrediting her as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the Czech Republic. The statement does not mention the date of the presentation. Diplomatic relations between Bhutan and the Czech Republic were established on 02 December 2011. This marks the first time Bhutan has appointed an ambassador to the Czech Republic, with residence in Brussels, Belgium. The statement does not address the reasons for establishing this mission. (Read the full statement.)
Context
Following the presentation of credentials, Kutshab called on President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš where she conveyed the warm greetings of His Majesty The King to the President, Prime Minister and the people of the Czech Republic, and conveyed the desire of the Royal Government to advance bilateral relations and cooperation with the Czech Republic. The statement does not mention the specific areas of cooperation being discussed. The visit, occurring in Prague, represents a formalization of ties between the two nations. The statement does not mention the length of the visit.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield opportunities to advance bilateral relations and cooperation, the Royal Government will continue to explore avenues for partnership. The statement does not mention future diplomatic engagements. The appointment of the Ambassador represents a continuing commitment to strengthening ties between Bhutan and the Czech Republic, following the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2011. Should the Ambassador’s residence in Brussels remain the case, the statement does not address logistical details.
