Nepal and Finland Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Second Consultation Meeting

The second meeting of the Nepal-Finland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism was held in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The Nepali delegation was led by the Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europe America Division and Joint-Secretary, while the Finnish team was headed by Pasi Hellman, Deputy Secretary of State for International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on Nepal-Finland relations and bilateral cooperation. Both sides reviewed their bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the current status of Nepal-Finland ties. They emphasized the importance of exchanging high-level visits and enhancing partnerships.

The Nepali delegation extended gratitude to Finland for its continued support in areas such as drinking water, sanitation, education, and climate change. In response, the Finnish side expressed interest in expanding development aid to Nepal, particularly through innovative facilities, including public sector investment.

The meeting also covered mutual cooperation in regional and global forums. Both sides agreed to collaborate on global issues, including climate change and multilateralism, within multilateral forums.