Govt. eager to further strengthen relations with friendly countries: PM Shah

Kathmandu, April 8: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has mentioned that the government was willing to further strengthen relations with friendly countries.

During a meeting today with heads of different diplomatic missions in Nepal and ambassadors at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Shah said that the government has given high importance to the relations with all countries and is committed to boost partnership based on mutual benefits and trust. 

"Nepal has been adopting balanced and practical foreign policy. Our foreign relations are aligned with the objectives of prosperity," he said. The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude towards all partners and friends for their continuous support and goodwill for Nepal's development endeavours and prosperity.

He emphasized that peace is shared priority as ongoing conflicts in the world affect general people the most, expecting collective efforts on the shared priority. 

Prime Minister Shah underlined that the government was committed to building an environment conducive for investment, to encouraging entrepreneurship and to supporting sustainable development. "A new government does not mean a break from continuity. We are firmly committed to maintaining political stability, keeping policy directives stable and predictable," the PM underscored.

He stressed that the government was willing to collaborate in different areas including development, trade, investment and climate adaptation activities as well as people-to-people relations, adding security and welfare of the Nepalis abroad are also a priority of the government. (RSS)