Katmandu March 6 (TNS): Nepal’s former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here on Tuesday and discussed issues of bilateral interests.
Prime Minister Abbasi congratulated Pushpa Kamal on continuation of democracy in his country, which he said was important for economic development. Pushpa Kamal expressed confidence that the visit of Prime Minister Abbasi would provide an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nepal.
Two leaders emphasized that Pak-Nepal relations were characterized by cordiality, mutual respect and commonality of interests. Both sides exchanged views on progress on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and also Nepal’s participation in the One Belt-One Road project. Abbasi said the CPEC was the significant part of OBOR and had resulted in development projects including motorways, Gwadar airport, free economic zones and energy generation. The meeting also discussed the Kashmir issue and plight of human rights situation in the valley. The two sides agreed that the friendly ties between Pakistan and Nepal had immense potential to be further explored and strengthened.
