Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Pakistan’s newly appointed ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and discussing ways to strengthen relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
Courtesy meeting at the Foreign Ministry
The meeting was a courtesy call by Ambassador Khan, who has recently taken up his post in Nepal. Minister Khanal welcomed the new envoy and wished him a successful and productive tenure. The meeting took place at the Foreign Ministry in Singha Durbar, the government complex in Kathmandu.
The two sides discussed the friendly relations between Nepal and Pakistan and the possibility of broadening areas of mutual cooperation. The reported discussions did not specify particular sectors or announce any new agreements. The meeting focused on the overall relationship and the shared interest in strengthening cooperation.
Khanal’s congratulations and wishes for the ambassador’s tenure marked the formal welcome of Pakistan’s new diplomatic representative. Courtesy calls provide an opportunity for officials to meet after an envoy’s appointment; in this case, the discussion also addressed the wider Nepal-Pakistan relationship.
Focus on Nepal-Pakistan relations
The talks placed emphasis on maintaining friendly ties and identifying ways to expand cooperation. Both themes were raised during the meeting, although details of any follow-up steps were not reported. No specific projects, timelines or commitments were announced in the available information.
The meeting brought together Nepal’s foreign minister and Pakistan’s ambassador in Kathmandu, with the Foreign Ministry serving as the venue. Its stated focus was bilateral: strengthening relations between Nepal and Pakistan and widening areas in which the two countries could cooperate.
Separate meeting with South Korean ambassador
A separate courtesy meeting between Minister Khanal and Park Jae-kyung, South Korea’s newly appointed ambassador to Nepal, was also reported. The meeting with Park was distinct from the discussion with Pakistan’s ambassador. No further details about the South Korea meeting were provided in the available information.
The two reported calls involved newly appointed ambassadors meeting Nepal’s foreign minister. In the meeting with Mohammad Aamir Khan, the subjects specifically identified were his appointment, Khanal’s wishes for his tenure, and the prospect of strengthening friendly relations and expanding mutual cooperation between Nepal and Pakistan.
