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Switzerland pledges more aid to Nepal


22 March 2019  

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KATHMANDU: Switzerland has reiterated its support in various developmental sectors in Nepal.

Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Manuel Sager pledged support to Nepal. He is on a Nepal visit to mark the 60 years of the Swiss Development Cooperation in Nepal.

Sager also held a high-level meeting with the Nepali authorities including Minister for Finance Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada and Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi. He also observed different Swiss-funded projects in and around Ramechhap.

The Swiss Cooperation Strategy for Nepal 2018-2021 foresees total disbursements in Nepal of approximately Rs 14.7 billion for four years and emphasizes on inclusive federal state building, promotion employment and income, and contribution to the safety of Nepali migrant workers.

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