Japanese foreign minister conducts bilateral talks with Nepali counterpart during visit to Nepal
- In Reports
- 12:15 PM, May 06, 2024
- Myind Staff
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, during her stopover visit to Nepal, held bilateral talks with her Nepali counterpart and called on the Prime Minister and President.
During the bilateral talks, the two foreign ministers reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and cooperation thus far. They discussed a wide range of bilateral relations aimed at enhancing economic and development cooperation, as well as cultural and people-to-people relations in the future.
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a release that the two leaders discussed enhancing support and cooperation in Nepal's major developmental priorities. These priorities encompass agriculture, hydro-power, infrastructure development, connectivity, export promotion, industrial production, foreign investment, and tourism sectors, among others.
The release further highlighted discussions on Japan's role in various sectors, including industrial development, agriculture, hydroelectricity, and infrastructure development in Nepal. It also mentioned Japan's assistance in Nepal's flagship program, particularly in launching tunnel technology for developing road infrastructures.
The leaders emphasised the importance of commemorating the milestone with high-level exchanges and various events. The release further stated that both sides discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels in areas of mutual interest.
Later, the Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko paid courtesy calls to Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. Matters relating to further strengthening bilateral relations, development cooperation, and mutual interests were discussed during the meetings.
In the evening, Nepali Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha hosted a dinner in honour of Her Excellency the Foreign Minister of Japan.
Kamikawa Yoko is the fourth Japanese foreign minister to visit the Himalayan nation since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in September 1956.
Image source: ANI
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