Nepal-Russia Bilateral Consultations Meeting Held in Kathmandu
Summary
Nepal and Russia are holding the third bilateral consultation meeting in Kathmandu to review ties and discuss cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, culture, and technical assistance. Russia also pledged support after Nepal’s flood losses and announced 52 scholarship quotas for Nepali students.
Key Points
- The third meeting of the Nepal-Russia bilateral consultation mechanism is underway in Kathmandu as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
- Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai leads the Nepali delegation, while Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko leads the Russian side.
- The talks are expected to cover trade, investment, tourism, education, culture, technical assistance, and cooperation in regional and international forums.
- Rudenko expressed condolences over Nepal’s flood damage, praised Balendra Shah’s UN remarks on climate change, and said Russia is ready to help Nepal, including offering 52 scholarship quotas for Nepali students.
