Ambassadors/Heads of Diplomatic Mission resident in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at his Office in Singha Durbar today.

Ambassadors/Heads of Mission of India, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, Qatar, Switzerland, France, Israel, Japan, Bangladesh, Germany, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, China, United States of America and United Nations were present for the joint call on. 

The Ambassadors/Heads of Missions congratulated the Prime Minister and conveyed greetings and messages from their respective heads of state/government.

They also expressed support and cooperation to the new Government in delivering results for the benefit of Nepali people. 

Reiterating Nepal’s balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of deepening relations with immediate neighbours, friendly countries and development partners based on trust, mutual respect and shared prosperity. 

He expressed appreciation for the continued goodwill and support extended to Nepal’s development efforts.

Saying that peace must remain our shared priority, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance the Government attaches to the safety, security and wellbeing of Nepali workers and the larger Nepali diaspora abroad.

The Prime Minister also highlighted the Government’s determination to ensure good governance, achieve economic development and improve the livelihood of Nepali people. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal, Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and other Government officials were present on the occasion.