Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk (, born 24 November 1950 in Paro) is a political figure in Bhutan. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi. He was Chairman of the council (Prime Minister) from 2001 until 2002. On 7 September 2006, he became Prime Minister again; he was then replaced by Kinzang Dorji on 2 August 2007, after Wangchuk resigned to participate in the 2008 election as a member of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) political party."Caretaker prime minister appointed in Bhutan" , Indo-Asian News Service (hindustantimes.com), 3 August 2007. He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.
Following the DPT's victory in the March 2008 election, Wangchuk became Minister of Economic Affairs on April 11, 2008.Rinzin Wangchuk, "His Majesty confers Dakyen on new cabinet" , Kuensel Online, April 12, 2008."Thinley takes over as Premier", Press Trust of India (The Hindu), 11 April 2008.
Honours
The Royal Red Scarf (March 1987).Curriculum Vitae The Royal Orange Scarf (January 1994).Curriculum Vitae
References
External links 2006 UN General Assembly address