In Bhutan, Watts will meet with government, community and religious leaders, building on their warm relationship and Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji’s visit to Australia last year.
Diplomatic relations between Australia and Bhutan were established 20 years ago, formalizing the long-standing friendship between our two countries.
Traveling to Kathmandu, Watts will discuss opportunities to advance Australia’s strong education and people-to-people ties with Nepal, the country’s third largest international student market.
In India, he looks forward to formally opening the Consulate General of Australia in Kolkata, the commercial hub and cultural capital of eastern India.
The Consulate General will continue to develop Australia’s trade, investment and education interests in the region.