Energy Minister Bhusal and Australian Ambassador discuss bilateral relations

February 1, Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal on Monday Ambassador of Australia to Nepal Felicity Volk at the Energy Ministry .

According to Minister Bhusal’s secretariat, the meeting focused on matters of bilateral interest and concerns of both the countries.

On the occasion, Minister Bhusal stressed the need for further expanding bilateral, cordial and friendly relations, between Nepal and Australia.

Mentioning that Nepal has accorded high importance to its partnership with Australia, Minister Bhusal stressed the need for further expanding bilateral, close, cordial and friendly relations subsisting between the two countries since 1960.

She underscored the need for increasing mutual cooperation among countries to deal with ongoing global COVID-19 and climate change challenges.

Praising the ambassador’s role in further strengthening the Nepal-Australia partnership, the minister thanked the Australian government for its help in Nepal’s economic and social development.

In response, Ambassador Volk ensured that Australia would continue its assistances for the enhancement of Nepal’s economic and humanitarian capacity.

During the meeting, the Ambassador said that the Australian government was interested in providing its support and cooperation in hydropower, renewable energy and the promotion of electric vehicles in Nepal.