Pakistan, Nepal Agree to Maintain Contact to Expand Bilateral Cooperation
Ishaq Dar meets Nepal's Foreign Minister at UNGA, offering condolences over recent flash floods and reviewing avenues for deeper cooperation.
Ishaq Dar meets Nepal's Foreign Minister at the UN General Assembly, offering condolences over flash floods and agreeing to expand bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Foreign Minister of Nepal Shisir Khanal on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Ishaq Dar conveyed condolences over the loss and devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Nepal, assuring that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Nepal in this difficult time.
Nepal's Response
The Nepalese Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for Pakistan's support and briefed Ishaq Dar on the extent of the calamity and its impact on people and infrastructure.
What Was Discussed
The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, including through the Political Consultations and Economic Consultations mechanisms. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest and underscored the importance of continued coordination at multilateral fora, particularly the UN and SAARC.
Both sides agreed to maintain contact to further expand bilateral cooperation.
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