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Nepal and Switzerland Conclude 5th Bilateral Consultations, Pledge Enhanced Cooperation

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Nepal and Switzerland held their 5th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism meeting in Kathmandu, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Both nations reviewed overall relations, reaffirmed commitments to strengthen ties, and pledged to enhance cooperation in economic and development sectors. Nepal briefed Switzerland on its new government's priorities, including good governance and anti-corruption measures, while highlighting key economic goals in hydropower, tourism, and IT.

  • The meeting reviewed the comprehensive spectrum of Nepal-Switzerland relations and discussed regional and global issues like climate change and multilateral cooperation.
  • Nepal expressed gratitude for Swiss support in areas such as federalism, trail bridge construction, migration governance, community forestry, vocational education, and disaster resilience.
  • Nepal requested Switzerland to enhance the level of cooperation in line with the government's priorities.
  • Both sides agreed to expedite the conclusion of proposed Memoranda of Understanding and agreements.
  • The Nepali delegation was co-chaired by Ganesh Prasad Dhakal, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Swiss delegation by Markus Leitner from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

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