Foreign Minister Gyawali urges NRNs for economic development of motherland

Kathmandu : Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Gyawali has urged Non-resident Nepalis to be a partner of government of Nepal for economic development of their motherland.
At a programme ‘Nepal-Japan Diplomatic Relations’ organised by Non-Resident Nepali Association NCC Japan at Tokyo on Sunday, Minister Gyawali, who is on an official visit to Japan, said that the incumbent government has expected support of Non-resident Nepalis to realize the motto of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’.
On the occasion, he called on the Non-resident Nepalis to promote investment, transfer of technology and skills in Nepal in priority sectors. The Foreign Minister also requested them to act as goodwill ambassador for the promotion of Nepal in Japan.
Similarly, Ambassador of Nepal to Japan, Prativa Rana, NRNA President Bhawan Bhatta, NRNA Asia Pacific Coordinator Kiran Bikram Thapa and President of NRN NCC Japan, Tashi Wangdi Lama, also expressed their views.
The Foreign Minister also attended the welcome reception-dinner programme hosted by Nepali Ambassador to Japan, Rana, in his honour. On the occasion, Minister Gyawali highlighted the purpose and importance of his official visit to Japan and expressed his belief that the visit would further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and explore new areas of cooperation for mutual benefit.
The Foreign Minister arrived in Tokyo, Japan, this morning leading a delegation for an official visit at the invitation of his Japanese Counterpart, Taro Kono.
He was received at Haneda International Airport by Nepali Ambassador to Japan, Rana, Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Masamichi Saigo and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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