Omani FM Albusaidi calls on President Paudel

Kathmandu, August 27 — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel at the latter's Office in Rastrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas today.     

 During the meeting, President Paudel mentioned that establishing an embassy of Oman in Kathmandu would be suitable for both countries considering the increasing number of Nepalis working in Oman. He also expressed the opinion that direct air connectivity between the two countries would help facilitate trade, promote tourism and enhance relations at the people-to-people level, according to President's Press Adviser Kiran Pokharel.     

On the occasion, Visiting Foreign Minister Albusaidi responded that his government was positive about opening Oman's Embassy in Nepal and establishing direct air links between the two countries. "We highly value the contribution of the calm, gentle and hard-working Nepalis to the development of Oman."     

Foreign Minister Albusaidi arrived here on Monday on a two-day official visit to Nepal.