Norwegian ambassador pays courtesy call on VP Yadav

Kathmandu, May 6: Ambassador of Norway to Nepal, Dagny Mjos, paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav at latter's office in Lainchour today.

During the meeting, various dimensions of Nepal-Norway bilateral relations were discussed. 

On the occasion, Vice-President Yadav mentioned that Nepal and Norway have been enjoying friendly and cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973. "Democracy, human rights and social justice are shared values of our two countries. Nepal has given high priority to its relations with Norway as a development partner," he said. 

Lauding the role played by Norway in international affairs like UN peacekeeping and climate change in multilateral forums, the Vice-President expected that new dimensions would be added in Nepal-Norway relations and the relations would be further strengthened in coming days. 

Similarly, Ambassador Mjos said that shared values like democracy, human rights and social justice are in the Constitutions of Nepal and Norway, adding both countries could collaborate in education, good governance, human rights and social justice sectors. 

She clarified that Norway was ready to collaborate on the issues incorporated in 100-point commitment letter released by the government of Nepal. (RSS)