PM arrives at Nepal on two days visit

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ISLAMABAD, Mar. 05 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrives at Nepal on two days visit. The Prime Minister was received by Minister for Finance Nepal Mr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

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. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will congratulate the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal His Excellency Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli who will be welcoming the Prime Minister at the Guard of Honour Ceremony today.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will also call on the President of Nepal Her Excellency Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations across all areas of mutual interest including trade, education, tourism, defence and people to people contacts. Ways of invigorating SAARC as an important regional organization will also be discussed.

​Nepal is an important regional country and a close friend. Our ties with Nepal are characterized by cordiality, mutual respect and commonality of interests. Our support to each other at bilateral and multilateral fora has remained indispensible for both the sides.

APP/Hamza/farah/ VNS Islamabad