Saudi envoy pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Saudi Ambassador Fahd Mohammad A. Mnikhr paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Kathmandu, where the two sides discussed Nepal-Saudi Arabia ties, labour issues and future cooperation. Khanal raised concerns over unpaid wages for some Nepali workers and thanked Saudi authorities for support in repatriating deceased Nepali citizens.
Key Points
- Saudi Ambassador Fahd Mohammad A. Mnikhr met Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar.
- The talks covered Nepal-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations, high-level visits, investment, tourism, air connectivity and labour mobility.
- Khanal raised concern over reports that some Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia had not received fair wages and urged Saudi authorities to address the issue.
- Both sides marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and pledged to strengthen cooperation further.
