50th anniversary of diplomatic tie
Dutch economic co-operation has played an important role in the socio-economic development process of Nepal over the last 50 years, said Pramesh Kumar Hamal, Nepali ambassador to BENELUX countries and EU while inaugurating the 50th anniversary programme of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Netherland.
“Economic agenda would take the centre stage once the political issues are settled in Nepal,” he said calling for a more effective partnership between the two countries for the promotion of tourism in Nepal.
He also emphasised the importance of multiple economic linkages between the two friendly countries in the days ahead. “Netherlands attached importance to the relationship with Nepal,” said Representative of Dutch Foreign Ministry and head of South Asia Division Harry Van Dyke. “Assistance to Nepal
would continue through channels of multilateral and non-governmental organisations,” he added.
On the occasion, European Economic Chamber of CommerceNepal (EECC) displayed items of Nepali export products like tea, coffee, Pashmina and handicrafts.
Over 300 distinguished persons representing the Dutch foreign Ministry, other government offices, politicians, ambassadors and senior diplomats, Non-resident Nepalese Association of Nepal (NRNA), NGOs, friends of Nepal, travel agents and tour operators, private business houses, and many took part in the programme.
Embassy of Nepal in Brussels with active co-operation from the office of the Consul General of Nepal in Amsterdam, the NRNA-Netherlands Chapter, Arke fly Group, Nepal Development Academy, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), and Nepal Music Foundation jointly organised the anniversary celebration programme in Hague city.
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