Foreign Minister Khadka meets UAE’s Minister of Economy

KATHMANDU: A bilateral discussion was held between Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka and the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. Minister Khadka is currently in Turkey in course of the participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, During the meeting, they discussed issues relating to bilateral relations, mutual assistance and opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries. Foreign Minister Khadka urged the UAE Minister to help ease the export of Nepali products and utilise the investment opportunities in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry shared the information that augmentation of financial assistance, people-to-people level contact, and tourism promotion were also featured during the discussion. Minister Khadka thanked UAE for protecting the rights of Nepali workers there. UAE is one of the major labour destinations for Nepali workers. The Foreign Minister also presented Nepal's views on two separate sessions — 'democratic governance and security' and 'New Asia for sustainable regional development' in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Forum has been attended by foreign ministers, policymakers and experts from over 50 countries. (With inputs from RSS) READ ALSO: 

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