President Paudel Highlights Nepal-Japan Ties on 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel stated that the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations is a milestone in our bilateral ties. The President's Secretariat stated that he mentioned Japan is a significant and reliable development partner in Nepal's social and economic development and has played an important role in Nepal's development process.

President Paudel expressed these views during a courtesy call with Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hori Iwao, in Tokyo, where the President is currently on an official visit to Japan.

“Japan has been providing bilateral grants and loans, multilateral assistance, and technical cooperation to Nepal, which has played a significant role in the areas of human resource development, health, agriculture and infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation. We wish to benefit further from Japan's experience, knowledge, skills, and technology in these sectors,” informed Kiran Pokharel, Press Advisor to the President, quoting President Paudel during the meeting.

He expressed confidence that Nepal, which is in the process of graduating from the Least Developed Country category in 2026, will continue to receive goodwill and support from Japan.

“There is great potential to attract Japanese investment in Nepal's priority development sectors. We have already made legal, procedural, and institutional reforms to facilitate trade, attract foreign investment, and promote innovation in Nepal,” said President Paudel. 

Referring to the cultural inspiration drawn by both nations from the teachings of Gautama Buddha, and noting that Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, serves as a strong bridge between the people of Nepal and Japan, he expressed gratitude for Japan's contribution to the development of Lumbini.

President Paudel also stated that the contribution of the expatriate Nepali community in Japan's socio-economic sector has helped strengthen bilateral relations in one way or another.

On the occasion, Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao, mentioned that President Paudel's role in defending the constitution and democracy following the exhibition held on Bhadra 23 and 24 has been highly praised even outside the country, and stated that Japan will always support peace, stability, and the strengthening of democracy in Nepal.

The Japanese State Minister noted that peace and development in Nepal mean peace and development in the entire region, and expressed Japan's expectation that the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21 will be successfully completed for lasting peace and stability.

He also assured continuous cooperation from Japan in Nepal's development and informed that a decision has already been made to reconstruct the flood-damaged Kathmandu-Sindhuli road and to construct an 'underpass' necessary for managing traffic in Kathmandu-Koteshwor.

President Paudel, along with the First Lady Sabita Paudel and the Nepali delegation, are currently engaged in high-level meetings in Japan at the invitation of the Government of Japan on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. The delegation led by President Paudel departed for Japan on Sunday night for the four-day visit.