A book on a special relationship

December 4 – The close cooperation between Switzerland and Bhutan for the cause of socio-economic development in this country has been documented in a book titled “Far Apart and Close Together”, which will be distributed to the secondary schools.

Yesterday, on the occasion of strengthening cooperation between the sister organisations, the society Switzerland-Bhutan (SSB) and Bhutan-Swiss friendship association, the SSB, through the support of private Swiss donors, donated 500 copies of the book to the education ministry.

The book describes the ties between Switzerland and Bhutan, covering many joint endeavours in projects like bridge building, health, education, entrepreneurship and renewal natural resource management, and provides a clear insight into the start and growth of joint engagement in Bhutan.

“This book is valuable record that will be beneficial for the next generation to understand the unfolding of more than five decades of hard work, mutual respect and close partnership that defines the Swiss-Bhutan relationship,” stated a press release from SSB.

Each secondary school in the country will receive two copies of the book, one for each primary school, according to education officials. Switzerland and Bhutan shares a close relationship since the time of the Third Druk Gyalpo. It was initiated by a personal relationship with Fritz von Schulthess, a Swiss businessman.

SSB aims to further strengthen and deepen the traditional friendship, exchange of knowledge and experience through its function as a communication and information forum. SSB, in co-oporation with BSFA, is planning to support people’s initiatives and strengthen enterprising groups and communities to further make their relation strong.

source: kuensel