Education Minister Meets Former Mongolian PM

Summary

Education and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel met former Mongolian Prime Minister and Chess Federation president Gombzhavyn Zandanshatar in Kathmandu to discuss strengthening Nepal-Mongolia ties and promoting chess in school education. Both sides expressed readiness to cooperate on education and sports initiatives.

Key Points
  • Education and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel held a courtesy meeting with Gombzhavyn Zandanshatar in Kathmandu.
  • The two discussed Nepal-Mongolia diplomatic relations, common interests, and broader bilateral cooperation.
  • They focused on promoting chess in school education and possible future sports collaboration.
  • Mongolia said it is ready to share its experience of integrating chess into school curricula with Nepal.
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