KATHMANDU: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Alexander De Croo, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Belgium.

In his message, PM Oli has stated that Nepal and Belgium continue to enjoy excellent bilateral relations and expressed hope that the areas of cooperation between the two countries would continue to expand in the years ahead.

Similarly, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmes.

In the message, he has expressed his confidence that the Nepal-Belgium relations, along with bilateral trade and investment, will be further consolidated during her tenure, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today.