Kathmandu: Nepal and Switzerland on Tuesday, November 10, marked 70 years of diplomatic relations, reflecting on seven decades of cooperation spanning development, economic ties, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
The two countries established diplomatic relations on November 10, 1956. What began as a partnership centred on development cooperation has gradually expanded into several areas of mutual interest, the Swiss Embassy in Nepal said in a social media post marking the anniversary.
The embassy shared photographs of key moments in bilateral engagement over the decades, including official visits and exchanges involving Nepali leaders. Rt. Hon. President Ram Chandra Paudel and Hon. Prime Minister Balendra Shah were among those featured in the photographs.
The embassy said the anniversary was an occasion to celebrate the shared journey of the two countries and look forward to a new chapter in bilateral relations.
