Japan's ambassador calls on PM Karki

Kathmandu, Dec 5: Japan's Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, matters relating to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan relations were discussed, according to the Prime Minister's press coordinator, Ram Bahadur Rawal.

On the occasion, the ambassador applauded the government's resolution to conduct fresh elections for the House of Representatives on the announced date, adding that the Government of Japan is ready to extend all possible support to Nepal in its efforts to conduct the elections.

In response, the Prime Minister thanked Japan for its contributions to Nepal’s development sectors and other areas, expressing her confidence in the continuation of such support in the days to come. (RSS)