Neighboring Tibet's union with the People's Republic of China in 1951 encouraged the king to foster stronger ties with foreign nations, especially India, and culminated with Bhutan joining the United Nations in 1971.
Jigme Singye Wangchuck | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | Jigme Thinley | Kesang Choden Wangchuck | House of Wangchuck | Takna Jigme Zangpo | Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme | Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park |