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Foreign Relation |
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In 2004, Bhutan has a diplomatic relations with 22 countries (including EU),
with resident ambassadors in India, Bangladesh, Bangkok, Kuwait and two UN mission
offices in New York and Geneva. It has Honorary Consels in 10 countries. It is a
member of 45 international organizations. Only India and Bangladesh have residential
embassies in Bhutan.
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Foreign Trade |
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In 2002, Bhutan total export is worth 5,261.8 million, and Nu. 8,023.7 million
import, recording a trade deficit of Nu. 2761.9 million. India continues to be
the main trading partner (Nu. 4,919.1 million) followed by Bangladesh (22.7 million)
and 120.o million from other countries. Electricity, products of chemicals, metal,
wood and processed food, mineral products, textiles, stones, cement and asbestos
products are the main export items. Bhutan’s import items are fuel, cereals, motor
vehicles, machinery and mechanical appliances, metal products, plastic and rubber
products. The major importing countries are India (75%), Japan (4%), United Kingdom
(4%), Singapore (3%) and Thailand (3%) and 11% from other countries. are. Sale of
electricity constitutes 43.7% of the total exports.
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