Australian Ambassador, Minister Bhandari discuss bilateral ties, mutual interests

KATHMANDU: Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Leann Johnston, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, at his office in Singha Durbar today.

During the meeting, they discussed Nepal-Australia relations and various matters of mutual interest and benefit, according to Minister Bhandari's private secretariat.

Minister Bhandari highlighted that the friendship, cooperation, and partnership between Nepal and Australia have strengthened since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1960. He expressed gratitude to Australia for its support in public health, livelihood, human resource development, and other sectors.

Minister Bhandari also drew the Australian Ambassador's attention to the additional foreign assistance Nepal will require as it graduates from least developed country status to middle-income country status in 2026.

Ambassador Johnston responded positively to the Minister's request. She expressed her commitment to support Nepal in its development efforts and to further expand Australia-Nepal relations.

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