His Majesty in Kuwait

His Majesty with the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife soon after arriving in Kuwait on February 25, to attend the 50th Anniversary of Independence, and the 20th Anniversary of Liberation of Kuwait. His Majesty leaves Kuwait for Thailand today.

Source: Kuenselonline

Ambassador of Kuwait in Bhutan

Bhutan will soon have a third embassy based in the capital, that of Kuwait.

Yesterday, the prime minister, Jigmi Y Thinley, met with the new resident ambassador of Kuwait to Bhutan, Nameer Kathem Al Quraine. Welcoming the new and the first resident ambassador, the prime minister said that his appointment was a reflection of the deepening relations between the two countries. Lyonchhoen congratulated the ambassador on his appointment, and said that this was a matter of great satisfaction.

The prime minister also thanked Kuwait for its immediate response and substantial support to help Bhutan during the two disasters in 2009 caused by the cyclone Aila and the earthquake, a press release from the prime minister’s office stated.

Nameer Kathem Al Quraine said that Kuwait will continue to support Bhutan in all areas and fields.

Source: Kuenselonline

Bhutan Cricket Team (Under - 19) leaves for Kuwait

Bhutan National team, under-19 ACC Elite Cup to be held in Kuwait from 22nd April 2009 leaves for Kuwait tomorrow the 17th April 2009. The Young and Talented Bhutan squad will be coached by Damber Singh Gurung and Tshering Dorji to be the Manger.

Bhutan is Group B along side with UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan, and Oman. Bhutan has to face the strong opponents with Afghanistan being stronger.

The Bhutanese Under -19 National Team had been well prepared for the tournament and looking forward to win the cup and qualify for the Under-19 World Cup 2010. Not only the players, but the CEO, Coach, Manager and all the BCCB members are confident that they will be qualified for the Under-19 World Cup.

Players have been preparing hard and good to see a strong side with everyone putting extra effort, and as most of the boys played together for the last three years in various ACC Tournamnet and having seen them improved considerable is an big bonus for the National side.

Wish you ALL THE VERY BEST AND GOOD LUCK to all the players, and the squard leaving for the Kuwait and also for the BCCB.

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