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Nepal requests Belgium for support after LDC graduation

 Kathmandu, Feb. 2

Nepal has requested Belgium for the continuation of support measures provided by it as well as the European Union (EU) in terms of market access and development cooperation after Nepal graduates to a developing country from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

In the second meeting of the Nepal-Belgium Bilateral Consultation Mechanism was held in Brussels on Thursday, Nepal had shared about the country’s graduation from the LDC status in 2026 and the preparations made for the transition strategy, Embassy of Nepal in Brussels informed in a statement.

The meeting was jointly led by Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sewa Lamsal and Ambassador, Cornet d’Elzius, Director of the Asia-Oceania Department.

During the meeting, the two sides took stock of all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on further promoting cooperation between the two countries. Views were also exchanged on engaging in global issues such as climate change and Sustainable Development Goals, read the statement.

The two countries discussed the ways of enhancing cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism and investment and promoting people-to-people contacts. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 3 February 2023. 

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