The new Prime Minister, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, formally assumed office this morning at the Gyalyong Tshokhang. Soon after assuming office, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan V.P. Haran met the Prime Minister.
Lyonchhen and the Indian Ambassador discussed wide range of issues including the recent subsidy withdrawal by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
On behalf of the people and the Royal Government of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay requested the Ambassador to restore the subsidies which were removed earlier this month. The Ambassador informed and conveyed that the Indian government will restore all subsidies from the first week of August this year.
Ambassador V.P Haran also conveyed the Indian Government’s invitation for Lyonchhen’s visit to India. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay thanked, accepted, and assured that he would make a visit to India at the earliest.
