Kathmandu, Oct. 20
Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Syed Haider Shah, and
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saeed Hamdan Al-Naqbi, paid a farewell
call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday.
According to the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu, during
the meeting, recalling historical linkages and warm relations between both
countries, Ambassador Shah thanked the President and Government of Nepal for
supporting his endeavours during his ambassadorial stint in Nepal.
Likewise, the President congratulated him for his successful
tenure and efforts during his stay in Nepal to further strengthen relations
between both countries.
Earlier, on Wednesday, Shah had paid a farewell call on Vice
President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Vice President of Nepal.
During the meeting, matters related to mutual interest
between the two countries were discussed, the embassy informed in a statement
the other day.
Vice President Pun appreciated Pakistan’s generous support
to Nepali students for their education in the field of medical and technical
education in Pakistan. He also appreciated Ambassador Shah’s active role and
initiative in the provision of medical assistance to Nepal during COVID-19
pandemic.
Ambassador Shah thanked the Vice-President for his audience
and expressed gratitude for his continued support to the Embassy of Pakistan
throughout his tenure.
"He also thanked the Vice President for the relief
items sent by the Government of Nepal to Pakistan for flood-affected people and
expressed gratitude for this timely assistance," read the statement.
At the end of the meeting, Honourable Vice President
presented the Ambassador with the traditional Nepali Ceremonial Scarf (Khada)
and Dhaka Cap.
Shah has been serving as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal
since November 23, 2020.
Likewise, Al-Naqbi has been representing UAE in Nepal since
the country opened its embassy in Kathmandu in 2016.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 21 October 2022.
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