During the CDP Annual Consultation with Bhutan, the Government highlighted the strong implementation of its Smooth Transition Strategy, integrated into the 13th Five Year Plan (2024–2029), and its long-term 21st Century Economic Roadmap. While noting robust economic growth and progress in diversification, the Government requested continued international support to address post-graduation challenges.

Priority areas of requested support include: (i) trade facilitation and export promotion beyond the LDC transition period to mitigate the loss of trade preferences and support export diversification; (iii) investment promotion and FDI facilitation, including platforms to match national investment opportunities with potential investors; (iv) climate resilience and adaptation support, given Bhutan’s high vulnerability to climate shocks despite its carbon-negative status; and (v) human capital development through capacity building and knowledge sharing in critical and emerging sectors to address skills gaps and out-migration. The Government also emphasized the importance of effective implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for LLDCs and continued strengthening of relevant UN entities, including OHRLLS.