On the invitation of His Majesty the King, their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will pay a three-day state visit to Bhutan beginning June 8.
This is the first State Visit from Sweden to Bhutan.
The delegation will include representatives from the Swedish Government and a number of Swedish companies.
According to a press release from the foreign ministry, the state visit is an opportunity to strengthen the political, economic, and cultural ties between Bhutan and Sweden.
The two countries have common interests, including their commitment to the environment, sustainable development, and to combat climate change.
Diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Sweden were established in 1985.
