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Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day marked in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Aug. 17

On the occasion of the 79th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Kathmandu organised the flag hoisting ceremony on Saturday.

Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Nepal, hoisted the red and white flag on Saturday morning at the Consul’s office at IME Complex in Panipokhari to commemorate the independence of Indonesia.

Dhakal is the Chairperson of the IME Group as well as the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Nepal were established in 1960 and since then the relations between the two countries have always been cordial. To strengthen the relations further and make them in the interest of both the countries, the Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia has been playing a significant role since the appointment of Dhakal as the Honorary Consul in Nepal, the Consul said in a statement.

The relations have been strengthening further between the two countries in terms of the increasing people-to-people contacts, enhanced engagements, increasing exchange of visits, growing number of events and promotional activities that have contributed to the increased trade volumes and values along with the increase in tourist visits.

Indonesia is growing as a large market for the world and it is also the largest economy in the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). Trade volume between Indonesia and Nepal is also high as the latter is one of the largest trade partners of Nepal.

Because both the countries are endowed with natural and cultural heritages, tourism in both the countries holds a great business potential.

 Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 18 August 2024.        


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