[2] Denmark is the second-largest provider of development aid to Bhutan, after India.

Its assistance focused on promoting the areas of health, education, environment, urban development and good governance.

[3] Bhutan's Former Prime Minister Jigme Thinley was granted an audience with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 2010.

[5] Denmark has also supported Bhutan with poverty reduction and freedom of press.

[8] Denmark's 2008 - 2013 strategy for Bhutan, was the final development programme between the two countries.