AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSAFF Championship: Bhutan rallied from behind to draw 2-2 with Sri Lanka, as Chencho Gyeltshen’s 76th-minute equaliser secured a point after he missed a penalty. Bhutan–Thailand Ties: The two countries are advancing cooperation in clean energy, healthcare, agriculture and trade, with Thai businesses encouraged to explore investment in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). A proposed 100-megawatt agrivoltaic project is among three agreements, and the countries are pushing to implement their free-trade deal from January 2027. GMC Economy: A planned battery-storage manufacturing facility could give Bhutan a new clean-technology industry, while local Gelephu businesses are already seeing new demand and investment interest. At a summit in Paro, Jet Li urged GMC’s planners to make happiness and well-being central to its vision. Climate Diplomacy: Bhutan and Nepal are pressing at COP31 for the world to limit warming to 1.5°C, as Nepal highlights the growing danger of climate disasters in the Himalayas. Faith and Heritage: The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa made his first visit to Bhutan, meeting the King and joining the raising of 108 stupas in Gelephu, a project that set a Guinness World Record.
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