Nepal's President Stresses Deepening Ties with Japan During Meeting with Prime Minister

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel stated that relations between Nepal and Japan have been progressing with increasing closeness and deep friendship since the establishment of diplomatic ties, expressing a desire to work with Japanese leadership to further strengthen this relationship and cooperation.

President Paudel conveyed this sentiment during a courtesy call with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanay on Tuesday, while the President is on an official visit to Japan.

Quoting President Paudel, his press advisor Kiran Pokharel informed that, "We are grateful for the continuous cooperation, goodwill, and understanding from the Government of Japan. We wish to work with Japanese leadership in the coming days to further strengthen the friendly relations and mutual cooperation between the two countries."

Stating that the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations is a milestone in the bilateral ties established between them, he mentioned that such high-level exchange of visits will further solidify the relationship.

Noting that Japan is an important development partner in Nepal's social and economic development, he stated that there is immense potential to attract Japanese investment in Nepal's priority development sectors, along with expanding bilateral trade.

"For this, we have already made legal, procedural, and institutional reforms to ease business, attract foreign investment, and promote innovation in Nepal," President Paudel said.

He stated that Japan's cooperation through bilateral grants, loans, multilateral assistance, and technical support has significantly contributed to human resource development, health, agricultural development, infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation in Nepal.

"I am confident that as Nepal graduates from the Least Developed Countries category, Nepal will continue to receive cooperation and goodwill from Japan as always," President Paudel said.

He mentioned that Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, serves as a strong bridge between the peoples of both countries, as both nations believe in the philosophy of Buddha concerning world peace, stability, and fraternity.

He extended best wishes for the complete success of the upcoming general election in Japan.

On that occasion, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanay stated that Nepal's stability is important for Japan and the entire region, and Japan wishes for the success of the upcoming House of Representatives election in Nepal on Falgun 21, according to President Paudel's press advisor Pokharel.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanay also mentioned that Japan would send observers to the election. President Paudel is scheduled to return home on Wednesday after concluding his four-day visit to Japan.