Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a courtesy meeting with Indonesia’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal, Listyowati, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Khanal congratulated her on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure, while the two discussed the friendly bilateral relations and cooperation between Nepal and Indonesia.
Courtesy meeting in Kathmandu
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Khanal received the ambassador for a courtesy call. The visit provided an opportunity for the two representatives to exchange views on the relationship between their countries, according to reports of the meeting.
Khanal welcomed Listyowati’s appointment and extended his wishes for a successful tenure. The discussion also covered cooperation between Nepal and Indonesia, alongside the friendly relations maintained by the two countries. No specific agreements, initiatives or future commitments were reported.
Nepal-Indonesia relations
The meeting focused on the existing bilateral relationship and cooperation. The summary of the discussion described ties between Nepal and Indonesia as friendly, but did not provide further details about particular areas of cooperation or any decisions made during the courtesy call.
The meeting was reported by Nepali media on Wednesday. The available reports identify Listyowati as Indonesia’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal and confirm that the talks took place at the Foreign Ministry in Kathmandu. They do not give additional details about the ambassador’s appointment or the timing of any follow-up engagements.
