Kathmandu: Ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions based in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at his office in Singhadurbar on Wednesday.
Ambassadors and heads of mission from India, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Switzerland, France, Israel, Japan, Bangladesh, Germany, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, China, the United States of America and the United Nations were present during the meeting.
The diplomats congratulated the Prime Minister and conveyed greetings and messages from their respective heads of state and government. They also expressed readiness to support and cooperate with the new government in delivering results for the benefit of the Nepali people.
Reiterating Nepal’s balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, Prime Minister Shah highlighted the importance of deepening relations with immediate neighbours, friendly countries and development partners based on trust, mutual respect and shared prosperity. He also appreciated the continued goodwill and support extended to Nepal’s development efforts.
Stressing that peace must remain a shared priority, the Prime Minister underscored the government’s commitment to the safety, security and well-being of Nepali workers and the wider Nepali diaspora abroad. He further highlighted the government’s determination to ensure good governance, accelerate economic development and improve the livelihoods of the Nepali people.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and other government officials were also present on the occasion.
