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Encyclopedia > Lyonpo Jigme Thinley

Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley (born 1952) is the former Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Head of the Government of Bhutan. "Lyonpo" is a title meaning "minister". The Chairmanship to the council is on rotation for a term of 1 year each. rotation is on the basis of the number of votes secured in the election to the council.


He has held this office twice - once from 20 July 1998 to 9 July 1999 and from 30 August 2003 to August 20, 2004. Jigme was also the foreign minister of Bhutan from 1998 until 2003.


See also: List of national leaders


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Information Bhutan International : (10302 words)
Lyonpo Jigme Thinley informed the gathering that the country has lost 6,236 acres of agriculture land to urbanization and development and pointed out rural-urban migration as another serious threat, with 70% of urban dwellers comprising of migrants.
Lyonpo Jigme Thinley informed the house that during the 17th round of Bhutan-China boundary talks both countries expressed the desire to demarcate the boundary at the earliest.
The Zhabtog Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji said the rules and regulations for construction of temporary, semi-permanent and permanent houses on either sides of the roads was passed on 12th January 1993 by the Lhengye Zhungtshog during its 136th session.
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