Australian Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar on Monday.

During the meeting, the duo discussed matters of bilateral interest and concerns of both the countries, it has been learnt. 

On the occasion, Minister Bhusal stressed the need for further strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries. 

She underscored the need to increase mutual cooperation between the two countries to deal with ongoing global COVID-19 and climate change challenges.  

Praising the ambassador’s role in further strengthening the Nepal-Australia partnership, the minister thanked the Government of Australia for its help in Nepal’s economic and social development. 

In response, Ambassador Volk ensured that the Government of Australia would continue its assistance for the enhancement of Nepal’s economic and humanitarian capacity. 

The ambassador also said that the Australian government was interested in providing its support and cooperation in hydropower, renewable energy and the promotion of electric vehicles in Nepal.