Government House, May 18-Nepal's ambassador meets with the prime minister ready to push cooperation in all dimensions both trade and investment Religious and cultural tourism
General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense welcomed Mr. Ganesh Prasatthakarn (HE Mr. Ganesh Prasad Dhakal), Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to Thailand who paid a respectful visit on the occasion of retirement from duty The Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador of Nepal. who has played an important role in strengthening the relationship between Thailand and Nepal over the past four years, and best wishes to the Prime Minister and the President of Nepal.
“I hope that Thailand will have the opportunity to welcome the Prime Minister of Nepal during Thailand's hosting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. : BIMSTEC) in November 2023. Thailand is ready to support the new ambassador as he assumes duties to further strengthen cooperation and relations amongst each other,” the Prime Minister said.
The Ambassador of Nepal stated that he was delighted and honored to hold his position in Thailand. Thank you to the Thai government and relevant agencies for their continued cooperation and assistance to Nepal. Especially during the difficult times caused by the Great Nepal Earthquake in 2015, Nepal is ready to continue its cooperation with Thailand in all dimensions. Especially in trade, investment and tourism. The two countries have smooth relations with each other. There are similar religious and cultural links. It is believed that cooperation will be expanded in terms of people-to-people relations between the two countries so that they can meet each other. and at the regional level
On this occasion, the two sides discussed cooperation on issues such as religious, cultural and tourism exchanges. Both sides were pleased that the dynamics of exchanges between the two countries have revived after the COVID-19 situation has eased. Thai Airways plans to launch direct flights between Thailand and Nepal at the end of 2023. It was agreed that the two countries would effectively promote exchanges and tourism between them. Especially religious and cultural tourism routes. The Ambassador of Nepal said that more Thai tourists are interested in coming to Nepal. for pilgrimage to nepal The government of Nepal is ready to welcome and facilitate as well.
On the economic side, the Prime Minister thanked the cooperation in promoting trade and investment between each other. Especially the exchange between the private sector. reduction of barriers and trade barriers Promotion of investment in the fields of agriculture, tourism, construction, energy and public utilities. While the Ambassador of Nepal Ready to collaborate with the government of Nepal to expand trade opportunities for development in fields that are mutually beneficial. Including attending the BIMSTEC meeting, which is believed to be able to drive effective cooperation at the multilateral level.
On academic matters, the Prime Minister welcomed Nepal's accession to developing country status in 2026, and Thailand welcomed its support in developing partnerships in areas that would benefit Nepal in the future. especially in the field of human resource development through training scholarships at various levels, as well as in fields that are sorely needed in the current climate, such as public health, women and child development. as well as promoting development according to BCG Economy principles which the Ambassador of Nepal willing to promote cooperation in fields with common potential together with appreciating the principles of BCG Economy, which the Prime Minister has pushed as an important agenda for sustainable development together.-
Source: Thai News Agency