Bhutan’s King and Queen made history with their first State Visit to Vietnam, where they were warmly received by leaders and citizens alike. The visit deepened cultural, spiritual, and economic ties, while spotlighting Bhutan’s visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City as a model for sustainable growth.
King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema returned to Bhutan today after completing a landmark five-day State Visit to Việt Nam from 18th to 22nd August 2025. This marks the first ever State Visit by a Bhutanese Monarch to the Southeast Asian nation.
Throughout the visit, Their Majesties were received with immense warmth and respect. They met with government and business leaders, as well as members of the Bhutanese community residing in Việt Nam. In Hà Nội, Their Majesties were accorded an official welcome ceremony by President Lương Cường and his spouse at the Presidential Palace. They also paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh and Việt Nam’s national heroes and martyrs.