KATHMANDU: Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is currently on an official visit to Nepal, is scheduled to hold a series of high-level meetings today.
She is scheduled to meet with Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to discuss matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vice President Xuan will also attend a special event marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Vietnam.
Her visit, which began on Saturday at the formal invitation of Vice President Yadav, marks the first high-level visit from Vietnam to Nepal.
Upon her arrival, Vice President Xuan met with Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba. During the meeting, Minister Rana proposed the operation of direct flights from Vietnam to Nepal’s international airports in Pokhara and Bhairahawa, a move aimed at boosting tourism between the two countries.
The proposal is expected to be further discussed during today’s meetings with the Vice President and the Prime Minister.
On Monday, Vice President Xuan is scheduled to meet President Ram Chandra Paudel and visit key heritage sites including Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa before returning home.
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