Kathmandu, Nov. 5
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce
and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, who is also the honourary consul
of Indonesia to Nepal, has received a prestigious 'Caraka Buwana Award' from
the government of Indonesia.
The Caraka Buwana Award is a prestigious honour presented by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia which recognises individuals who
have made significant contributions to strengthening bilateral relations with
Indonesia, the Secretariat of Dhakal, informed in a statement on Tuesday.
This award recognises his significant contributions to
enhancing bilateral relations between Nepal and Indonesia, especially in
promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and economic ties between the two
nations.
The award was presented by Heru H. Subolo, the Ambassador of
Indonesia to Nepal on behalf of the government of Indonesia, during a special
ceremony held in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Ambassador Subolo commended President Dhakal, stating,
“President Dhakal's unwavering commitment has significantly strengthened our
nations' bond, fostering a collaborative spirit that benefits both countries.”
Dhakal said that this award serves as an inspiration to work
towards a future of mutual growth and prosperity between Nepal and Indonesia.
He said that the two recent landmark agreements-- Bilateral
Consultation Mechanism and the Visa Exemption Agreement for holders of diplomatic
and official passports - signed on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN
General Assembly, are crucial for reinforcing the partnership between Nepal and
Indonesia.
He called for the consideration of an on-arrival visa
facility for Nepalese tourists to further strengthen cultural ties and tourism.
Dhakal has been serving as the honorary consul of the
Republic of Indonesia to Nepal since 2010.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 6 November 2024.
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