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Tandi Dorji

b. 1968

Bhutanese politician

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Born 1968. Tandi Dorji is a physician and politician.

Tandi Dorji (, ; born 2 September 1968) is a Bhutanese politician who served as Foreign Minister for Bhutan from November 2018 to 2024. He was a member of the National Assembly of Bhutan from October 2018 to November 2023.

Education He holds an MBBS degree from Mymensingh Medical College in Bangladesh. He undertook his residency in paediatrics from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, India. He completed his Master of International Public Health from University of Sydney, Australia and Master of Business Administration from University of Canberra, Australia. public health researcher and a technical advisor.

Dorji is a founding member and former president of the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa. He was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan in the 2018 elections for the Lingmukha Toedwang constituency.

On 3 November, Lotay Tshering formally announced his cabinet structure and Tandi was named as Foreign Minister for Bhutan.

During his time as Foreign Minister, Dorji called for climate financing and reaffirmed that Bhutan would comit to carbon neutrality. He also advocated for reforms of the UN Security Council, specifically by granting additional permanent seats for India, Japan, an African Union country, and more non-permanent countries.

In August 2025, the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa appointed Dorji as interim president of the party.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Bhutan
Education
University of Dhaka, University of Canberra, University of Sydney, Mymensingh Medical College
Positions held
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Member of the National Assembly of Bhutan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tandi Dorji?

Bhutanese politician

When was Tandi Dorji born?

Tandi Dorji was born on 2 September 1968.

What is Tandi Dorji's occupation?

Tandi Dorji is a physician and politician.

What nationality is Tandi Dorji?

Tandi Dorji's recorded nationality: Bhutan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tandi Dorji

· Wikidata: Q58422562

· DBpedia: Tandi Dorji

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