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Visiting Australian Assistant Minister calls on PM Dahal



KATHMANDU: Visiting Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Tim Watts, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, matters relating to bilateral interests were discussed, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat said.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister expected continuous support from the government of Australia and the people there to Nepal’s development and prosperity.

He also inquired about the status and issues of Nepali students in Australia. The

Prime Minister also extended an invitation to his Australian counterpart for a visit to Nepal.

The two also touched on issues ranging from the commercialization of the agriculture sector and the development of agro-based industries to the promotion of the tourism industry for Nepal’s economic prosperity.

The Australian assistant minister assured of continuous support from Australia to Nepal’s development and prosperity campaign.

Publish Date : 17 May 2023 12:42 PM

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