French delegation calls on President Bhandari

KATHMANDU: Visiting French delegation led by President of France-Nepal Friendship Group of the French House of Representatives, Véronique Riotton, paid a courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the latter’s office on Thursday. The two sides exchanged views on various aspects of mutual interests and concerns to further deepen the mutual relations. Women empowerment, impact of climate change, efforts taken by place in Nepal at political level for women empowerment, constitutional provisions in this regard and women's freedom and equality were discussed. On the occasion, President Bhandari praised the contributions made by the French group to deepen the seven decade-long Nepal-France relations. President expressed her views that Nepal-France relations based on mutual goodwill and understanding will be further strengthened from the high-level visits. President of the Group, Riotton, along with the Vice-presidents Nicolas Forissier and Graziella Melchior, and Ambassador of France to Nepal Gilles Bourbao were present on the occasion. Likewise, high-level officials from the Office of the President and Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present on the occasion. READ ALSO:

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