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Video Message from State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE at the Reception Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Japan and Bhutan
October 13, 2026
On October 10, a reception commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan was held in Thimphu, Bhutan.
- The reception was hosted by Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Bhutan, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan. Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, delivered a video message. Officials from both Japan and Bhutan attended the reception, including H.E. D. N. Dhungyel, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
- In his message, State Minister NAKASONE extended his congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan and welcomed the fact that exchanges between the two countries are becoming more active on this occasion. He also stated that Japan intends to continue working with Bhutan to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).”
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Transcript of the video message (English (PDF)
/ Japanese (PDF))