Foreign Minister Dr. Rana meets the President of  JICA

On May 23, Foreign Minister of Nepal, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr. TANAKA Akihiko, discussed the Nepal-Japan bilateral relations and mutual interests at JICA Headquarters, Tokyo.

During the meeting, Minister Dr. Rana thanked Japan on behalf of Nepal, mentioning how JICA, over the years, has played a cornerstone role in facilitating Japanese assistance for Nepal’s socio-economic development.

On the occasion, Minister Dr. Rana highly valued the recent assistance provided by the Japanese government through JICA to several areas of Nepal, including the construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel together with the reconstruction and maintenance of the Sindhuli-Bardibas Road.

Concluding their brief meeting, they further discussed issues concerning Nepal-Japan relations, JICA’s assistance to Nepal, climate change and its impacts, disaster management, good governance, and senior citizens.