Kathmandu-Ambassadors/Heads of Diplomatic Mission of European Union Member States resident in Kathmandu and New Delhi, as well as Ambassadors of some other countries resident in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.

Ambassadors/Heads of Mission of the United Arab Emirates, European Union, Finland, Norway, Myanmar, Australia, Russian Federation, Thailand, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Austria, Slovakia, Brazil, Malaysia, Poland and Czech Republic were present for the call on.

The Ambassadors/Heads of Mission congratulated the Prime Minister and conveyed greetings and messages from their respective Heads of State/Government. They highlighted major areas of cooperation and expressed support and cooperation to the new Government in delivering results for the benefit of Nepali people.

Reiterating Nepal's balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, the Prime Minister underscored that Nepal's engagement with its neighbours, development partners and friendly countries is guided by the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality and shared prosperity. He appreciated the continued goodwill and support extended to Nepal's development efforts and hoped for an enhanced level of cooperation in the days to come.

Highlighting the Government's resolve to ensure good governance and achieve inclusive economic prosperity, the Prime Minister stressed on benefiting from global markets, attracting greater investment through streamlined procedures, encouraging innovation and achieving sustainable development. He expressed the Government's eagerness to deepen partnership across key sectors, including trade, investment, green energy, climate action and tourism.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Ait Bahadur Rai and other senior Government officials were present on the occasion.