President Paudel returns home from Japan

Kathmandu, Feb 4: President Ramchandra Paudel has arrived home today after completing his official visit to Japan.     

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers and the chiefs of the security bodies welcomed President Paudel at the VVIP Lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport.     

 A contingent of Nepali Army accorded a guard of honour to the Head of the State.     

At the invitation of Japanese government, President Paudel had left here, leading a Nepali delegation to attend a special ceremony organized on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations on February 1. The President addressed the special ceremony organized in Tokyo, Japan.     

 He was also accompanied by his spouse, Sabita Paduel.    

During his stay, President Paudel paid a courtesy call on Japanese Emperor Naruhito, while the Japanese Prime Minister and the Minister of State for Foreign Minister paid courtesy call on President Paudel separately.     

Similarly, Paudel addressed a programme of the Japanese businesspersons and of the Nepali diaspora in Tokyo. Even the Nepali Embassy in Japan was inspected by him.     

Nepal and Japan had established the diplomatic ties on September 1, 1956. Following the establishment of diplomatic relations, Nepal set up its embassy in Tokyo in 1965, while Japan's embassy in Kathmandu in 1967.(RSS)