ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has arrived in Nepal on a two-day official visit on Monday where he was received by Nepal Finance Minister, Yuba Raj Khatiwada at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
The visit as a part of Pakistan’s pro-active and outreach efforts to engage with the regional countries.
During the visit, the prime minister will convey felicitations to the Nepalese leadership on the successful conclusion of its democratic process, resulting in the formation of a new government.
PM Abbasi will call on Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari over the course of his tour. His visit will further expand and strengthen bilateral relations in different fields, including trade, education, tourism, defence and people to people contacts.
In the statement, Abbasi stressed that Nepal is an important regional country and a close friend.
“Our ties with Nepal are characterized by cordiality, mutual respect and commonality of interests,” Abbasi stated.
“Our support to each other at bilateral and multilateral fora has remained indispensable for both the sides,” added the premier.
During his meeting with the president, South Asian Association of Regional Countries (SAARC) will also come under discussion as both dignitaries will deliberate the ways to reinvigorate SAARC as an important regional organisation.
Additionally, Nepal’s PM KP Shama Oli will hold a bilateral meeting with the visiting Pakistani premier and exchange views on matters of mutual interest, said a statement issued by the Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Nepalese counterpart will also host a dinner in honour of the visiting dignitary, said the ministry.
Earlier, Nepalese Ambassador Sewa Lamsal Adhikari had called on the PM Abbasi on Friday and conveyed the welcome message from the Nepalese leadership to him.