Strengthening Ties: Connections, conversations & culture in Bhutan      

Australian Ambassador to Bhutan, Philip Green, visited Thimphu from 1-5 August for a program rich in connections, conversations, and culture. During the visit, Ambassador Green met with Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, to discuss opportunities for development and investment, as well as the enduring people-to-people links between Australia and Bhutan.

He also reconnected with members of Bhutan’s vibrant Australian alumni community, including former Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, and met with several Australians living and working in Thimphu. These Australians are making significant contributions across diverse sectors, from landscape architecture and technology to psychology and tourism.

A highlight of the trip was Ambassador Green’s participation in the Bhutan Echoes Drukyul Literature Festival. Sharing a panel with Harvard professor Martin Puchner and Dasho Kinley Dorji, a pioneer of Bhutanese journalism and Australian alumnus, they discussed how nations can nourish culture and share their stories with the world. Ambassador Green’s visit underscored the shared values and close ties that continue to strengthen the Australia–Bhutan relationship.

(High Commissioner Philip Green in conversation with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay) 

Australian businesses showcase clean energy innovation in India!      

Australia and India’s clean energy partnership continues to gain momentum, with more than twenty Australian clean energy companies travelling to Delhi for India Energy Storage Week held from 08 to 10 July 2025. The largest delegation at the event, our Australian businesses had the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge clean energy solutions ranging from advanced batteries to solar solutions. 

The mission was one of five announced by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in April this year to deepen Australia’s energy cooperation with India, one of our most important trade and investment partners.  The mission was led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with the New South Wales and Victorian Governments, and supported by Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Australia is a world leader in clean energy innovation, and businesses are well placed to partner with India as it transitions to a low-emissions future. We are proud to see these companies forging Australia-India supply chains & driving the energy transition, together.  

(High Commissioner Philip Green at the India Energy Storage Week)