Assembly concludes

Thimphu, January 10: The 86th session of the National Assembly concluded on January 8 with traditional celebrations taking few but important decisions.

This was the first National Assembly session taken place since the throne was passed over to fifth monarch Jigme Khesar namgyal Wangchuk and first discussion on the exiled Bhutanese.

"The Speaker also commended the Royal Advisory Council (RAC) for reporting to the Assembly on the actions taken by government ministries and organisations to follow on the resolutions of the Assembly," Kuensel reports.

The speaker also briefed the members on the updated India-Bhutan treaty of 1949. Express gratitude on part of the people to the government of India for continued support and cooperation in reviewing and updating this historic treaty.” Bhutan News Service