Kathmandu: Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Mission of European Union (EU) Member States resident in Kathmandu and New Delhi, as well as Ambassadors of some other countries resident in Kathmandu, paid a joint courtesy call on Balendra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal, at his Office in Singhadurbar on May 26.
Ambassadors and Heads of Mission of the UAE, EU, Finland, Norway, Myanmar, Australia, Russian Federation, Thailand, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Austria, Slovakia, Brazil, Malaysia, Poland and Czech Republic were present for the call on.
The Ambassadors and Heads of Mission congratulated the Prime Minister and conveyed greetings and messages from their respective Heads of State/Government. They highlighted major areas of cooperation and expressed support and cooperation to the new Government in delivering results for the benefit of Nepali people.
Reiterating Nepal’s balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, the Prime Minister underscored that Nepal’s engagement with its neighbours, development partners and friendly countries is guided by the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality and shared prosperity. He appreciated the continued goodwill and support extended to Nepal’s development efforts and hoped for an enhanced level of cooperation in the days to come.
Highlighting the Government’s resolve to ensure good governance and achieve inclusive economic prosperity, the Prime Minister stressed on benefiting from global markets, attracting greater investment through streamlined procedures, encouraging innovation and achieving sustainable development. He expressed the Government’s eagerness to deepen partnership across key sectors, including trade, investment, green energy, climate action and tourism.
Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties with Nepal.
Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, noted the close alignment of Nepali and Australian values and the large Nepali diaspora in Australia presented huge potential, including for foreign direct investment in Nepal. He also highlighted the buoyant education relationship and the Australian Embassy’s enthusiasm for working closely with the Government of Nepal to expand the delivery of world class Australian qualifications here in Nepal.
The call was also attended by Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, and other senior Government officials.
