Environment minister calls on Bhutanese PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay

Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury called on Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay at the latter’s office in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, on Monday afternoon. 

The Bhutanese prime minister thanked the Bangladesh environment minister for visiting Thimpu and commended Bangladesh’s proactive approach and reiterated Bhutan’s support for joint initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and resilience in the region. 

Saber Hossain Chowdhury congratulated Dasho Tshering Tobgay on his party’s landslide election victory and for being elected as PM for the second time. 

On behalf of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the environment minister invited him to visit Bangladesh.
Saber Chowdhury also highlighted Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts in combating climate change and protecting biodiversity.

Both the leaders expressed their commitment to enhancing potential collaboration between Bangladesh and Bhutan in different sectors, including regional connectivity, climate change, ecotourism, hydro energy, investment, health and infrastructure.

Mentionable, this meeting marks a significant step towards fostering stronger ties between Bangladesh and Bhutan and underscores the shared vision of both the countries for a sustainable and environmentally resilient future.