AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBIMSTEC Security: Ajit Doval hosted the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ meeting in New Delhi, where members including Bhutan backed joint action against terrorism, cyber threats, organised crime and maritime risks, adopting new maritime HADR and law-enforcement coordination guidelines. Regional Connectivity & Trade: Bangladesh urged SAARC revival to work alongside BIMSTEC, while India pushed a stronger security agenda as supply-chain disruptions bite across the Bay of Bengal. Bhutan Tourism: Bhutan welcomed 26% more SDF-paying tourists in Jan–May, with Indian arrivals up 33%, lifting revenue to USD 68.7M—though dollar-group revenue dipped. SOE Performance: Bhutan’s state-owned enterprises remain a major economic engine, contributing 23.06% of GDP in 2023 and showing a profit turnaround, with DHI reporting a record Nu 24.83B contribution to government in FY2025. Local Energy & Fuel Access: STCBL opened a new fuel retail outlet in Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag to ease recurring shortages, storing 80,000 litres at a cost of Nu 17M. Urban Growth: LAP II is accelerating Damphu’s expansion with internal roads and water-supply works to unlock more private development. Conservation: Bhutan advanced pangolin conservation in Royal Manas with camera trapping, burrow surveys and community participation, documenting both Chinese and Indian pangolins.
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