Dr. Arzu Rana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where she had one-on-one discussions with a number of foreign ministers.
Two important agreements were signed during her meeting with Retno L.P. Marsudi, the foreign minister of Indonesia: the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism and the Visa Exemption Agreement for holders of diplomatic and official/service passports. Marsudi represented Indonesia, and Dr. Rana represented Nepal.
The purpose of these agreements is to improve Nepal-Indonesia collaboration and bilateral relations. A wide range of subjects were discussed as well, such as shared interests, potential relationships, development alliances, and cooperative efforts to tackle climate change.
With regard to areas like investment and tourism promotion, the leaders expressed hope that the recently inked accords will help to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
Minister Dr. Rana also had a meeting with Albert Shingiro, the foreign minister of Burundi. Their conversations centered on their respective relationships, interests, and possible future collaboration between Nepal and Burundi.
They also identified strategies to address climate change impacts, a pressing issue for both landlocked nations. This collaboration aims to enhance resilience against environmental challenges.
Dr. Rana held a separate meeting with Ville Tavio, Finland's Minister of Foreign Trade and Development. They acknowledged the strong and friendly relations that have developed over more than 50 years between Nepal and Finland.
Dr. Rana thanked Finland for continuing to support Nepal's social and economic sectors during this conference. Mutual interests and potential areas of future cooperation were discussed.
Both ministers recognized the importance of continued collaboration to address shared challenges and opportunities for development. They explored potential partnerships that could benefit both countries moving forward.
The series of meetings highlighted Nepal's commitment to strengthening international relationships and enhancing cooperation on various fronts, including trade, tourism, and climate action.
Minister Dr. Rana's engagements in New York reflect Nepal's proactive approach in fostering diplomatic ties and addressing global issues collaboratively.
These discussions not only aim to enhance bilateral relations but also contribute to broader goals such as sustainable development and climate resilience.
Dr. Rana's diplomatic efforts at the UNGA show how committed Nepal is to building successful partnerships and how actively it participates in the international community.
Increased cooperation between Nepal and the participating countries is anticipated as a result of the productive outcomes of these conversations.
