President of Nepal welcomes Abdullah bin Zayed

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Ram Chandra Paudel, President of Nepal, received His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the beginning of the UAE top diplomat's working visit to Kathmandu.

Exchange of greetings and mutual well-wishes

At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Ram Chandra Paudel, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Nepal and its people.

In response, President Paudel extended his greetings to President Sheikh Mohamed, expressing his hopes for the UAE’s ongoing success and prosperity. He reaffirmed Nepal’s desire to strengthen relations with the UAE across various sectors.

Discussions on bilateral cooperation

The two sides explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in several key areas, including economic, commercial, investment, and developmental fields. They also addressed other matters of mutual interest concerning UAE-Nepal relations.

Strengthening UAE-Nepal ties

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praised President Paudel’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the UAE, highlighting the consistent growth in bilateral partnerships across diverse sectors.

Attendees from the UAE delegation

The meeting was also attended by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs; Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs; and Abdullah bin Jarwan AlShamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nepal.