Nepal and Australia discussed their bilateral relations and areas of mutual interest during a meeting between Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong in Melbourne on Thursday. Australia announced an additional 15 million Australian dollars in assistance to Nepal during the meeting, according to Khanal's secretariat.
Nepal-Australia relations on the agenda
The ministers reviewed the overall state of Nepal-Australia relations and expressed satisfaction with the countries' long-standing friendly ties. They also stressed the importance of expanding cooperation.
The meeting included discussions on various matters of mutual interest, though further details were not provided.
