French Ambassador calls on Vice President

Kathmandu: French Ambassador to Nepal, Virginie Corteval, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav today.

During the meeting held at the Vice President’s Office, the two discussed the matters relating to Nepal-France bilateral relations, various dimensions of partnership, and potential areas for future cooperation.

Recalling the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1949, the Vice President stated, ‘Our relations are founded on mutual respect and cooperation.’ Praising France for its adherence to the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, the Vice President said that these principles had served as an inspiration for Nepal’s political struggles and transformations.

Acknowledging the support Nepal has received from France, particularly through the European Union (EU) in the area of infrastructure development, the Vice President expressed hope that people-to-people ties between the two countries would further strengthen in the days to come.

On the occasion of the upcoming National Day of France, the Vice President extended his best wishes to the French President and the citizens of France, wishing them peace, happiness, and prosperity.

In response, Ambassador Corteval said that France-Nepal relations are rooted in fraternal love, shared goals, and mutual understanding. ‘During my tenure, I will continue to work towards taking our bilateral friendship to new heights,’ she said.

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