NRNA’s role during current pandemic commendable : Minister Gyawali

January 24, Kathmandu: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has praised the role played by Non-Resident Nepalis’ Association (NRNA) in a time of crisis.

Minister Gyawali said the NRNA was able to establish its role and relevance during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Gyawali said it while inaugurating a special general meeting of the NRNA virtually on Saturday.

The annual general meeting of the NRNA will feature the financial and annual reports and statute amendment proposal.

“NRNA bolstered its image with active involvement in relief distribution, the rescue of the stranded Nepalis and treatment to the coronavirus infected ones,” Minister Gyawali said, adding that Nepal’s constitution recognized non-resident Nepalis for the first time.

As per Nepal’s foreign policy, the knowledge and skills Nepalis gained abroad would be utilized for Nepal’s development, he shared.

Similarly, NRNA chief patron and former chairperson Sesh Ghale said NRNA could be developed as a common platform for all Nepalis.

Other former chiefs Devman Hirachan, Jiba Lamichhane and Bhagawan Bhatt also spoke on the need for cooperation for facing the challenges posed by Covid-19.