May 12: His Majesty the King George Tupou V of the Kingdom of Tonga arrived in the country on a five-day official visit today.

On arrival at the Paro airport He was received by Her Royal Highness the Princess Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Cabinet Ministers, speaker of the National Assembly, the National Council Chairperson, the Opposition Leader and other senior government officials.

This is his third visit to Bhutan. He visited Bhutan in 2002 and 2007. His Majesty King George Tupou V ascended the throne on September 10, 2006 following the demise of his father His Majesty King Tupou IV at the age of 88 years.

Later, at the Taj Tashi Hotel He was received by His Royal Highness the Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck.