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.
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