Nepal's ambassador to Portugal presents credentials

Lisbon (Portugal), April 1: Nepal's newly appointed ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Portugal, Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa.

The ambassador presented his credentials amidst a function at the Lisbon-based Presidential residence and office Belém Palace on Monday.    

After this, the ambassador paid a courtesy call to the Portuguese President.    

On the occasion, the discussions between the two were focused on further consolidating Nepal-Portugal ties and enhancing the level of mutual interest and cooperation. Nepal has urged Portugal to establish the Embassy of Portugal in Nepal and cooperate with it in the promotion of trade and tourism.  

  
The Portuguese President congratulated Paudel on his assumption of the post, wishing him a successful term.

Ambassador Paudel was accompanied by his spouse Rupa Paudel and the embassy's second secretary Ram Babu Nepal on the occasion. Appointed as the Ambassador to Portugal in December, Paudel arrived here to assume office on March 6. 

It may be noted that Nepal had established its embassy in Portugal in February. 

Nuno Sampaio, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal and the Portuguese government representatives were also present on the occasion. (RSS)