Kathmandu, April 29: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav today.
The two discussed various dimensions of bilateral relations between Nepal and the EU in the courtesy meeting convened at the Office of the Vice-President at Lainchaur in Kathmandu, according to the Office of the Vice-President.
During the meeting, VP Yadav mentioned that Nepal has been according high priority to the cordial relationship between Nepal and the EU since 1974.
Acknowledging EU as one of major development partners for Nepal, Yadav expressed his confidence that the friendship and cooperation between Nepal and EU have been further strengthened since the establishment of the relations between Nepal and the EU.
He also commended the usefulness of the EU-supported programmes in the several areas of rural development such as health, education, drinking water and sanitation among others.
According to him, some of the EU-funded programmes in Karnali Province had greatly benefited the rural population in the province.
Highlighting the importance of ‘Sagarmatha Sambad’, a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum to be held on May 16-18 this year, the VP apprised the EU envoy that the event aims to hold a global discussion on the pressing issues of modern times such as climate change and its effect on mountainous and costal countries.
Similarly, EU Ambassador Lorenzo said that the relation between the EU and Nepal had been further deepening in the recent times. According to Lorenzo, the EU was willing to consider investing in environment conservation and climate actions in Nepal, said the Office of the Vice-President.
Stating that the EU has its investment in the renewable energy sector in Madhesh and Karnali Provinces, she shared that the EU was particularly interested in investing in Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project.
She also pledged EU’s support in the education sector in Madhesh Province.
