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Revision as of 04:03, 9 September 2006
Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley (born Bumthang 1952) is the former Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) and Head of the Government of Bhutan. "Lyonpo" is a title, meaning "minister". The chairmanship to the council is on rotation for a duration of one year, and is based on the number of votes secured during the time of election to the council.
He has held this office twice - once from July 20, 1998 to July 9, 1999 and from 30 August 2003 to August 20 2004. Jigme was also the foreign minister of Bhutan from 1998 until 2003. He is currently the minister of Home and Cultural Affairs. See also: List of national leaders