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Australia congratulates PM Balen Shah on assuming office



KATHMANDU: Australia has congratulated Balen Shah on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

According to the Australian Embassy in Nepal, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Shah, wishing him a successful tenure.

In her message, Wong noted that the friendship between Australia and Nepal remains strong. She also expressed readiness to work with Prime Minister Shah to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous Asia-Pacific region.

Publish Date : 04 April 2026 14:34 PM

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