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President Ram Chandra Paudel returned home today after completing his official visit to Japan.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers and the chiefs of the security bodies welcomed President Paudel at the VVIP Lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport. 

A contingent of Nepali Army accorded a guard of honour to the Head of the State.

At the invitation of the Japanese government, President Paudel left for Japan, leading a Nepali delegation to attend a special ceremony organized on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations on February 1. 

The President addressed the special ceremony organized in Tokyo, Japan.

He was also accompanied by his spouse, Sabita Paduel.

During his stay, President Paudel paid a courtesy call on Japanese Emperor Naruhito, while the Japanese Prime Minister and the Minister of State for Foreign Minister paid a courtesy call on President Paudel separately.

Similarly, Paudel addressed a program of the Japanese businesspersons and of the Nepali diaspora in Tokyo. He also inspected the Nepali Embassy in Japan. 

Nepal and Japan had established diplomatic ties on September 1, 1956. 

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations, Nepal set up its embassy in Tokyo in 1965, while Japan's embassy in Kathmandu in 1967.

President Ram Chandra Paudel met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday. .

During the meeting, President Paudel, who is on a four-day visit to Japan, highly appreciated the assistance provided and the role played by Japan as an important and reliable development partner in Nepal's socio-economic development. 

“Japan is supporting Nepal in areas such as human resources, health, agriculture, infrastructure development, environmental protection, and cultural preservation, and Nepal and Nepalis have benefited greatly from it,” President Paudel said, according to the President's press advisor Kiran Pokharel.

He also said that both countries are inspired by the teachings and ideals of Gautam Buddha. 

“Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, has served as a strong bridge to strengthen the relationship between the people of Nepal and Japan,” President Paudel said.

He said that the long-standing relationship between the two countries has progressed with closer and deeper friendship since the establishment of diplomatic relations. 

“The 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations that we are celebrating this year is a milestone in the bilateral relationship established between us,” Paudel said.

Stating that the exchange of high-level visits has further strengthened the relations between the two countries, President Paudel recalled Emperor Naruhito's visit to Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Pokhara and Lumbini during his friendly visit as a Crown Prince in 1987. 

He also expressed his gratitude to the Emperor and the Government of Japan for conferring the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on him in 2020.

The President also expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of Nepal for the goodwill and support of the Government of Japan, and extended an invitation to the Emperor and Empress to visit Nepal at a suitable time.

On the occasion, Emperor Naruhito of Japan said that the anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations should be celebrated with joy. 

He mentioned that the memory of his visit to Nepal in 1986 was still afresh, shared President Paudel's Press Advisor Pokharel.

Emperor Naruhito mentioned that he was inspired to study water-related issues after seeing women carrying water pots for drinking water during his trek to Sarangkot in Pokhara. 

He said Japan would provide Nepal with all possible assistance and noted that Japan honored President Paudel for his contribution to strengthening Nepal–Japan relations.

At the invitation of the Japanese government, President Paudel, along with First Lady Sabita Paudel, arrived here on Monday to participate in a special ceremony to be held on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on the Japanese business community to explore investment opportunities in Nepal. 

He reminded that the Government of Nepal is committed to providing all possible support to Japanese investors, according to the President’s Secretariat.

The President made the remarks while addressing an interactive program with the Japanese business community in Tokyo today. 

The event was held on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. 

On the occasion, President Paudel expressed Nepal’s desire to build a close partnership with Japan’s private sector.

“We have created an overall economic environment that offers lucrative returns to investment along with easy procedures for repatriation of profits and capital. The Government of Nepal is committed to providing full support to foreign investment, facilitating it without conditions, and ensuring the security of investments,” the Head of State underlined. President Paudel is currently on an official visit to Japan that began on February 1.

As Nepal and Japan celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, the President said the moment is appropriate to begin deeper cooperation in the areas of mutual benefit. 

He added that Nepal and Japan share cultural ties dating back to ancient times and expressed appreciation for the philosophy of Gautam Buddha. Quoting Buddha, he said, “The victory of peace is one in which nobody loses.”

The President urged Japan again to invest in Nepal with confidence by exploring potential opportunities in agriculture, water resources, and tourism, thereby contributing to Nepal’s prosperity while ensuring benefits to the investors themselves.

“Japan’s investment in Nepal will serve two purposes: securing economic benefits and contributing to service and religious values at the same time,” he commented. According to the President, Nepal–Japan relations, founded on goodwill, friendship and cooperation represent exemplary bilateral relations.

He said the encouraging participation of the business community in such program would be fruitful in establishing robust trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Calling the 70th anniversary historic, the President said that bilateral relations are deepening at the people-to-people level beyond official engagements. 

He also praised Japan’s long-standing support to Nepal, describing Japan as a reliable development partner in Nepal’s socio-economic endeavours.

President Paudel shared that Nepal's efforts are focused on social justice, good governance and people's prosperity along with political stability. Nepal would be upgraded from the least developed country by the end of this year and its graduation to a status of middle-income country by 2030 would be another important achievement for Nepal, he argued.

He opined, "A huge resource is needed for such a campaign. Nepal has focused its attention on attracting maximum foreign investment in the areas of national priority, increasing Nepal's trade, diversifying inter-affiliation, promoting tourism and acquiring advanced technology." 

The Head of the State expressed the belief that no country would be prosperous without working together by government and private sector internally and partnership with other countries at present.

Nepal has opened almost every sector for foreign investment including manufacture, hydropower, tourism, service, information technology, mines and industry based on agriculture, to make trade smooth and to promote innovation by making legal, procedural and institutional reforms following the liberal economic policies, he made aware the business community.  

The President mentioned, "Investment Board Nepal provides a one-door service to big investors. The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and major international credit rating agencies through independent assessments have confirmed that Nepal offers one of the most favourable business environments in South Asia."

In his belief, Nepal's location in between two rising economic giants India and China could offer a huge advantage to the potential investors.

On the occasion, Charge d' Affaires of Nepal to Japan, Harihar Kant Poudel, welcomed President Paudel where Secretary at the Foreign Ministry, Amrit Bahadur Rai, and Joint-Secretary Bhrigu Dhungana made presentations on the potentials of investment in Nepal.

Likewise, some of the members of the Japanese Business Community shared that they were happy after getting to know that there are many opportunities for investment in Nepal, expressing the view that it would contribute to open doors for investment.

President Ram Chandra Paudel left for an official visit to Japan on Monday. . 

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers, chiefs of the security bodies, high level government officials and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal saw off President Paudel at the VVIP Lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport.

The President is accompanied by his spouse Sabita Paudel, high level government officials and the officials at the President's office. He is scheduled to return home on February 4.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed that the Head of the State was visiting Japan by leading a Nepali delegation at the invitation of the Japanese government on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations. During the visit, he will attend the anniversary function to be organized by the Japanese government. 

The President is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the Japanese Emperor.

President Ram Chandra Paudel is embarking on an official visit to Japan from February 1-4, leading a Nepali delegation.

He will leave for Japan on a Nepal Airlines plane on February 1 and is visiting Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations, said Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.

The President is scheduled to return home on February 4. 

During the visit, President Paudel is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Japan's Emperor Naruhito at Tokyo-based Imperial Palace on February 3. 

Similarly, President Paudel and Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will hold a meeting on the same day, added Rai.

President Paudel will participate in the special welcome program to be organized by the Japanese government in the context of celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations on February 2.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Horii Iwao, will pay a courtesy call on President Paudel.

President Paudel is also scheduled to participate in a meeting with the Japanese Business community.  

According to the Foreign Ministry, the President will attend a reception to be organizes in his honour by Nepali Embassy in Japan. 

President Paudel will be accompanied by his spouse Sabita Paudel and high-level government officials.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged the political parties, general public and all concerned to dedicate their sincere efforts towards realizing the aspiration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Nepal and Nepali people. 

In his message on the occasion of the Martyr Day, President Paudel wished that the Day provide inspiration and energy to translate the dreams of martyrs who obtained martyrdom for serving the country and the people. 

Paying heartfelt tribute to the great martyrs – Shukraraj Shastri, Dharmabhakta Mathema, Dashrath Chand and Ganglal Shrestha – and all other known and unknown immortal martyrs, who sacrificed their invaluable lives for civil liberties, establishment of democracy and protection of nationality, he remembered today as a day to specially commemorate the great martyrs who offered their lives for the nation. 

“Each year on the 16th of Magh, we observe Martyrs' Day remembering the brave men and women who laid down their lives in various movements against feudal, autocratic and tyrannical regimes throughout different periods of history to make the Nepali people sovereign citizens”, the message reads. 

"I believe that progressing towards fulfilling the aspirations of sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the federal democratic republican system of governance achieved by the sacrifice of great martyrs will be the true tribute to the martyrs", the Head of the State noted in the message. 

The report of the election of the National Assembly held on January 25 has been submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Officiating Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report to the President at a ceremony held at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas today.

High officials including the Commission's two commissioners Sagun Shamsher JBR and Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar, and Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut were present on the occasion.

President Ram Chandra Paudel attended the 'Basanta Shrawan' ceremony at Nasal Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, on Friday morning to mark Basanta Panchami.

During the ceremony, the President listened to the hymns and the melody played as per the Vedic rituals. 

There is a tradition of the Head of State attending this ritual at the Nasal Chowk of Hanumandhoka on the day of Magh Shukla Panchami (the fifth day of the waxing moon in the month of Magh according to the lunar calendar). This tradition has started since the Malla period. 

On the occasion, the chief priest of Hanumandhoka Management Office presented President Paudel with Abhishek, tika, garland, and flower offerings. President Paudel worshiped Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge. 

A contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute to the President on the occasion.

The ceremony was attended by First Lady Sabita Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, heads of constitutional bodies, Sunita Dangol, Acting mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, and other distinguished guests. 

Basanta Panchami is traditionally observed by worshipping Goddess Saraswati, and it is believed that performing Basanta Shrawan on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has wished for all Nepalis to further strengthen our unity to build an economically and socially prosperous Nepal.

In a message today on the occasion of the Tamang community's Sonam Lhosar festival, the President has extended best wishes to all brothers and sisters at home and abroad for happiness, peace and prosperity. 

President Paudel has expressed confidence that this festival will further contribute to strengthening our broader national unity in a multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural diverse Nepali society.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has conveyed his belief that festivals such as Maghe Sankranti enhance feelings of brotherhood, mutual harmony, and tolerance among all Nepalis. 

On the occasion of Maghe Sankranti and the Maghi Festival, 2082 BS, he offered his best wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepali brothers and sisters, both within the country and abroad. President Paudel remarked, "I believe that festivals like Maghe Sankranti not only aid in fostering ethnic harmony, respect for diversity, and national unity in Nepal's multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multicultural society but also nurture feelings of brotherhood, mutual harmony, and tolerance among all Nepalese." 

The Maghe Sankranti or Makar Sankranti festival is celebrated joyfully by various communities in Nepal, each in their unique manner. 

Notably, the Tharu community observes the Maghi festival as their New Year. Families traditionally enjoy the festival by indulging in delicacies such as ghee, chaku, tarul, laddus, sel roti, dhikri, and khichdi. 

President Paudel also highlighted that it is customary for people to take a holy bath in sacred rivers and confluences like Barahkshetra, Devghat, and Ridi Kshetra, and to worship at temples on this day. 

He emphasized that such festivals, as unique intangible cultural heritage, play a significant role in showcasing our country to the world. 

In his message of best wishes, he expressed, “I hope that Maghe Sankranti and the Maghi festival motivate all of us to preserve our culture and create a civilized, cultured, and egalitarian society.”

Similarly, while extending the best wishes on the occasion, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has emphasized the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. 

He has highlighted that all citizens and relevant stakeholders must be conscious about the conservation and sustainable use of resources. 

Vice President Yadav stated, “In Nepal, the day of the Maghi festival is also observed as National Agricultural Biodiversity Day. 

All three levels of government have been given the responsibility for conservation, and since Nepal is a signatory to international treaties, the importance of biodiversity conservation has increased even more.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the contribution of many of our ancestors was important in the building of a modern Nepal through unification among many principalities.

In a message today on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day, he has said that Prithvi Narayan Shah built modern Nepal and established national independence and a common identity for the Nepalis. His divine teachings are equally popular and relevant today.

He mentioned that we are proud to be a sovereign and independent Nepal today because our brave ancestors continued the campaign of nation-building in various periods of history.

The President has also wished that National Unity Day would inspire everyone to achieve the happiness and prosperity of the people while maintaining the country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity.

Paying heartfelt tributes to the leader of the Nepal unification campaign, Prithvi Narayan Shah, on the occasion of his 304th birth anniversary and National Unity Day, President Paudel has expressed his best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad.

US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson today paid a farewell call on President Ram Chandra Paudel. 

During the meeting held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, the two discussed matters relating to the Nepal-US ties, mutual interests and concerns, according to the Office of the President. 

Thompson has served as the US Ambassador to Nepal since October, 2022. 

President Ram Chandra Paudel has highlighted the role of the Tamu Lhosar festival in strengthening tolerance and unity among Nepali citizens.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, the main festival of the Gurung community today, the President extended his wishes for peace, happiness, progress, and good health to all Nepali sisters and brothers living both at home and abroad.

The Head of the State expressed confidence that the festival, which is closely linked to the ancient calendar and traditional lifestyle of the Gurung community, would further promote ethnic harmony, respect for diversity, and national unity in Nepal’s multicultural society marked by diversities in caste, language, and culture. 

He added that Tamu Lhosar helps foster mutual tolerance and stronger bonds among all Nepali people.

Stating that the Gurung community, traditionally residents of the mountains and high hills, celebrates Tamu Lhosar as the beginning of the New Year, President Paudel said he hoped the festival would inspire everyone to work together with trust and unity to achieve economic, social, and cultural prosperity, and to move forward on the path of progress.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended best wishes on the occasion of Christmas, a festival of Christian community, today. 

He wished the festival inspired everyone to foster peace, love and harmony among Nepalis.

The festival would help strengthen a national unity in Nepal which is a country of diversity, the Head of State said, adding that the festival like Christmas also fosters cultural identity and religious faith. 

Tolerance lies in the community with diverse faiths, he reminded.

The Christian people celebrate Christmas (December 25) amid fanfare every year. 

Various sorts of programs are also organized to observe the Christ Day in Nepal, the President stated in the message.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki, and top guns of three major political parties jointly called on President Ram Chandra Paudel today.

PM Karki, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal are holding the meeting with the Head of the State, according to the President's secretariat.

It is the first time that the top leaders and PM Karki held a joint meeting with the President after the September 8-9 Gen Z movement.

They are discussing the current political situation including the March 5 election.

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song paid a farewell call on President Ram Chandra Paudel today.

During the meeting held at Sheetal Niwas, they discussed the matters of Nepal-China relations and mutual welfare and interest, according to the Office of the President. 

President Paudel thanked Ambassador Chen for successfully completing his term.