Kathmandu, Sept. 23
On the sidelines of the 79th session of the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu
Rana Deuba and her Indonesian counterpart Retno L.P. Marsudi, signed two key
agreements - the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism and the Visa Exemption
Agreement for diplomatic and official/service passport holders.
The agreements aim to further strengthen bilateral ties, and
enhance cooperation between the two countries, informed the Secretariat of FM
Dr. Deuba in a statement on Monday.
The meeting between Dr. Deuba and Marsudi discussed a range
of issues, including mutual bilateral interests between the two countries, as
well as the expansion of future relations, development partnership, and
cooperation to reduce the impact of climate change. Likewise, the leaders also
discussed the mutual cooperation and investment between the two countries in
tourism promotion. Foreign Minister Dr. Rana expressed the hope that the newly
signed agreements would play an important role in further expanding the mutual
relations between the two countries.
She held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from
various countries, including from Indonesia, Burundi and Finland, in New York
on Sunday during her participation on the sidelines of the UNGA.
Minister Dr. Rana had a talk with her Burundian counterpart
Albert Shingiro. The two ministers discussed issues, including mutual relations
and bilateral interests as well as potential future cooperation between the two
countries, read the statement.
"The discussions between the two ministers also touched
on identifying ways for cooperation to tackle the impacts of climate change,
which the two landlocked countries are struggling with," it said.
Likewise, Dr. Rana held talks with Finland's Minister of
Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio where the two leaders acknowledged
over 50 years of strong and friendly relations and cooperation between Nepal
and Finland. On the occasion, FM Dr. Rana appreciated Finland's continued
support in Nepal's economic and social sectors. They also discussed mutual
interests, future cooperation and potential partnership areas.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 24 September 2024.
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