Nepal-Russia bilateral consultation begins today
Summary
Nepal and Russia are holding the third round of bilateral consultations in Kathmandu to review ties and expand cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, culture and technical assistance. Russia has also offered condolences over Nepal’s recent floods, announced 52 scholarships for Nepali students, and expressed readiness to help within its capacity.
Key Points
- The third Nepal-Russia Bilateral Consultation Mechanism meeting is taking place in Kathmandu on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
- The two sides will discuss cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, culture, technical assistance and multilateral forums.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko expressed condolences over Nepal’s recent floods and said Russia was ready to help within its capacity.
- Russia announced 52 scholarship opportunities for Nepali students, while Nepal is expected to raise concerns over Nepalis recruited into the Russian Army.
