Kathmandu: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal H.E. Maeda Toru paid a courtesy call on Honorable Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta on Wednesday, November 4.
During the meeting held at the ministry, discussions focused on Nepal-Japan relations, mutual cooperation and possible areas for expanding collaboration in the health sector, according to the minister’s secretariat.
On the occasion, Minister Mehta thanked the Japanese government for providing relief assistance, technical equipment and technological support to districts affected by the Bhotekoshi flood.
She also appreciated Japan’s continued assistance to various health institutions in Nepal, including Bir Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, and Kanti Children’s Hospital.
Ambassador Toru expressed Japan’s readiness to extend support in line with the priorities and needs of the Government of Nepal. He also reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, the minister’s secretariat stated.
