Minister Dr Rana holds meetings with Georgian, Filipino counterparts

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Mar 19: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba held separate bilateral meetings with Georgian Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, and Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, in New Delhi today, on the sidelines of the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, India.

The meetings covered a wide-range of topics, including strengthening Nepal's bilateral ties with Georgia and the Philippines. 

During a meeting with Botchorishvili, Dr Rana urged Georgia's support for Nepal's candidacy for key membership in the United Nations, including a seat in the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027-2029, according to the secretariat of the foreign minister.

The two leaders explored possibilities for joint investment and partnership between Nepal and Georgia in key sectors, including agriculture, hydropower, infrastructure construction, and tourism. Dr Rana highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on Nepal and sought Georgia's backing for Nepal to advocate for climate justice on international forums. 

During her discussion with Manalo, Dr Rana called for collaborative efforts between Nepal and the Philippines to tackle climate change impacts in the days to come, noting both the countries face its devastating consequences. 

The two leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing economic partnership and promoting future cooperation in various sectors, according to the secretariat of the foreign minister.