Foreign Minister Khanal Highlights Nepal-Japan Ties Strengthened by Education and Innovation
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said education, technology and people-to-people ties have deepened Nepal-Japan relations as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. He also called for stronger cooperation in artificial intelligence, renewable energy and modern engineering.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said education, technology, innovation and people-to-people ties have strengthened Nepal's historic friendship with Japan.
- He linked the relationship to early educational exchanges and said formal diplomatic relations were established in 1956.
- Khanal praised Japan's support in infrastructure, health, disaster management and human resource development, including relief and technical assistance during recent floods in Nepal.
- He urged greater cooperation in AI, renewable energy and modern engineering as Nepal and Japan enter the 70th year of diplomatic ties.
