President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday extended his felicitations to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and His Excellency Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, on the occasion of Bhutan’s National Day.

In his letters to the King and Prime Minister, the President conveyed warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations of the Government and the people of the Maldives to the King, the Prime Minister, the Government and the people of Bhutan on the momentous occasion.

President Dr Muizzu also extended his best wishes for the good health and happiness of the King and Prime Minister, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bhutan.

The National Day of Bhutan is celebrated on the 17th of December every year. The Maldives established diplomatic relations with Bhutan on July 13, 1984.

The President also extended National Day greetings via a post on his official X account.