2nd meet of Nepal-Finland bilateral consultation mechanism concludes

KATHMANDU: The second meeting of the Nepal-Finland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism was held in Kathmandu on Wednesday. 

The Nepali delegation was led by Ganesh Prasad Dhakal, Chief of the Europe America Division and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), while the Finnish team was led by Pasi Hellman, Deputy Secretary of State for International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.

According to MOFA, the two sides discussed relations between Nepal and Finland, as well as bilateral cooperation. 

The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the current state of Nepal-Finland ties. 

Both sides emphasised the importance of exchanging high-level visits and enhancing partnerships. 

The Nepali side expressed gratitude to Finland for its ongoing support in the areas of drinking water, sanitation, education, and climate change. The Finnish side expressed its interest in expanding development aid to Nepal, particularly in the areas of innovative facilities and public sector investment. 

The meeting also discussed matters related to mutual cooperation in regional and global forums. Both sides agreed to work together on global issues, including climate change and multilateralism, in multilateral forums.