Japanese Parliamentary Delegation Meets National Assembly Chair Dahal

Kathmandu. A Japanese parliamentary delegation currently visiting Nepal held a meeting with National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal. The delegation, led by Yosuke Tsuruho, a member of the House of Councillors of Japan and President of the Japan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship League, met with Chairperson Dahal at Singha Durbar today.

According to Dahal's press coordinator, Dilli Malla, the discussion focused on bilateral relations, mutual interests, parliamentary cooperation, and support. During the meeting, Chairperson Dahal highlighted that Japan is a key development partner for Nepal and acknowledged Japan's ongoing support across various sectors.

Noting that Nepal and Japan have marked 70 years of diplomatic relations, Dahal stated that such diplomatic and parliamentary visits play a vital role in further strengthening ties between the two nations.

Chairperson Dahal informed the delegation that Nepal's Federal Parliament will soon form a Nepal-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group, which will work to exchange parliamentary practices and experiences.

Emphasizing the unique role of Gautam Buddha and Lumbini in expanding socio-cultural ties, Dahal expressed his belief that the Japanese government would take initiatives to launch direct air services between Lumbini and Japan.

Dahal also noted that Japan remains an attractive destination for Nepali students and workers, contributing to the strengthening of people-to-people relations.

On this occasion, Yosuke Tsuruho, President of the Japan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship League, expressed his happiness at visiting Nepal and stated that parliamentary cooperation would further solidify the relationship between the two countries.

Referring to the recent visit of President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan, he remarked that the visit played a special role in further strengthening Japan-Nepal relations.

Mentioning that there are currently regular flights between Japan and Kathmandu, he stated that discussions regarding the Lumbini-Japan air route would be held through the Japanese Embassy in Nepal. The meeting was also attended by the Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Mayada Toru.