Russian Ambassador to Nepal, Alexi, calls on Minister Pokharel

Key Points

• Russia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Alexi Vladimirovich Surovtsev, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel in Kathmandu.
• The meeting focused on Nepal-Russia bilateral relations and mutual interests, especially in education, sports and human resource development.
• Minister Pokharel thanked Russia for its support to Nepal’s human resource development and urged broader cooperation.
• The ambassador said Russia is interested in investing in Nepal’s education and sports sectors and strengthening bilateral ties.