Foreign Minister Khanal meets his Japanese counterpart
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Japan expressed condolences over the Bhotekoshi floods and pledged continued support for Nepal’s recovery. The two sides also discussed deepening bilateral ties as Nepal and Japan mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal and Motegi Toshimitsu met in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.
- Japan expressed sorrow over the loss caused by the Bhotekoshi floods and pledged support for Nepal’s emergency response and long-term recovery.
- Khanal said Nepal is making every effort to search for missing foreign nationals, including Japanese citizens.
- Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen Nepal-Japan relations ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
