KATHMANDU: A bilateral discussion was held between Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Narayan Khadka, who is currently in Turkey in course of the participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, and Minister of Economy from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abdulla bin touq Al Marri.
During the meeting, they discussed issues relating to bilateral relations, mutual assistance and opportunities of trade and investment between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Dr Khadka urged the UAE Minister to help ease the export of Nepali products and utilize the investment opportunities in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry shared the information that augmentation of financial assistance, people-to- people level contact, and tourism promotion also featured during the discussion.
Minister Khadka thanked UAE for protecting the rights of Nepali workers there. UAE is one of the major labor destinations for Nepali workers. The Foreign Minister also presented Nepal’s views on two separate sessions- one on ‘democratic governance and security’ and another on ‘New Asia for sustainable regional development’ in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
The Forum has been attended by foreign ministers, policymakers and experts from over 50 countries.
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