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Dr. Rana, Quintin hold meeting

 Kathmandu, Dec. 13

Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, met with Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin in Brussels on Friday.

The discussions between the two were focused on Nepal-Belgium relations, mutual interests, and potential areas of future cooperation, both ministers emphasised strengthening ties between the two nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed in a statement on Friday.

FM Dr. Rana informed FM Quintin of Nepal's upcoming graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status to the status of a Developing Country in 2026 and requested Belgium's support in ensuring a smooth and sustainable transition through economic, technical and other forms of assistance.

The MoFA said that the two also discussed enhancing economic partnerships, particularly through investments in priority sectors.

Dr. Rana urged Belgium and the European Union (EU) to support Nepal in advocating for climate justice, noting the significant and unforeseen losses Nepal has faced due to climate change in recent years.

She also sought Belgium’s support for Nepal’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and membership in the Human Rights Council.

 Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 14 December 2024.  

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