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Diplomacy at UNGA: Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in New York and also held talks with EU Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera, with climate disasters and disaster-hit solidarity featuring prominently. UNGA spotlight: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman arrived in New York ahead of his first UN General Assembly address, with Rohingya and climate action on the agenda. Energy security: Bhutan expects winter electricity imports to continue until around 2034 as hydropower output dips and demand rises. India-Bhutan ties: EAM Jaishankar’s recent visit underscored new energy financing and projects, including a concessional ₹4,000 crore line of credit for Bhutan energy initiatives. Public health: Bhutan’s Annual Health Bulletin 2026 reports 114,000+ notifiable cases last year, led by acute respiratory infections and diarrhoeal diseases. Local governance & safety: Thimphu’s Changangkha Lhakhang faces growing parking and pedestrian-safety concerns as visitor numbers rise. Sports & culture: Bhutan’s national cricket team will play four practice matches in Pokhara ahead of the T20 World Cup qualifier; the Bhutan International Ludo Championship also concluded in Thimphu. Justice & rights: Rights groups renewed calls for Bhutan to release remaining political prisoners, as released prisoners prepare to speak publicly.

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SDG Media Zone Marks Ten Years of Amplifying Sustainable Development at United Nations General Assembly 81st Session

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