About Ugyen Tshering
Lived 1954 – 2024 (aged 69). Ugyen Tshering was a diplomat and politician.
Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering (1954 – 29 January 2024) was a Bhutanese politician who served as minister of foreign affairs between 2008 and 2013.
He served as minister for labor and human resources before resigning in mid-2007, along with six other ministers, in order to enter politics and stand in the 2008 general election. Following the election, he became Minister for Foreign Affairs on April 11, 2008.
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Who was Ugyen Tshering?
Bhutanese Minister for Foreign Affairs (1954–2024)
When was Ugyen Tshering born?
Ugyen Tshering was born on 8 August 1954 in Bhutan.
When did Ugyen Tshering die?
Ugyen Tshering died on 29 January 2024.
What was Ugyen Tshering's occupation?
Ugyen Tshering was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Ugyen Tshering?
Ugyen Tshering's recorded nationality: Bhutan.
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