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Prime Minister Balen Shah Meets with 22 European Ambassadors to Discuss Cooperation

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Prime Minister Balen Shah held a joint meeting with ambassadors from 22 European Union member states in Kathmandu. The delegation, including ambassadors based in Kathmandu and New Delhi, aimed to congratulate the new government, reaffirm support for Nepal's development priorities, and explore new avenues for cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and climate action. Discussions also touched upon Nepal's human rights situation, political stability, and economic development.

  • The EU delegation's visit, hosted by the EU Ambassador to Nepal Veronique Lorenzo, was scheduled from May 25-26.
  • During the visit, the delegation also met with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadkaraj Poudel, and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel.
  • Minister Khanal requested the EU's support for Nepal's delisting from the EU Air Safety List, highlighting ongoing aviation reforms.
  • The EU expressed interest in sharing expertise in e-governance and digitalization with Nepal.
  • The delegation also planned to engage with representatives from the private sector, civil society, and youth leaders.

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