BY: Kiran Shehzadi/ANI
ISLAMABAD– Pakistan-Nepal+Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group of the National Assembly, led by its Convener Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, held a meeting with Nepalese Ambassador to Pakistan Rita Dhital at Parliament House to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges.
Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani said Pakistan and Nepal enjoy longstanding cultural, historical and friendly relations, stressing the need for regular parliamentary interaction and greater cooperation in trade, investment, education, tourism, culture, IT and youth exchanges.
The Nepalese Ambassador welcomed the initiative and emphasized strengthening parliamentary exchanges, connectivity and business-to-business cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting also discussed expanding bilateral trade and restoring direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Nepal to promote tourism, trade and people-to-people contacts.
Both sides expressed hope that increased parliamentary engagement would further strengthen the longstanding relations between Pakistan and Nepal.
