KATHMANDU:- Nepal and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations further and deepen cooperation in the days to come.
The two sides also agreed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027.
During the Third Meeting of Nepal–Denmark Bilateral Consultation Mechanism held in Kathmandu today, the two sides reviewed various spectrums of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the warm and friendly relations existing between Nepal and Denmark since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1967, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Recognising that both Nepal and Denmark have recently formed new governments following their respective elections, the two sides expressed confidence that the renewed political mandates would provide fresh impetus to strengthen bilateral relations further and deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, guided by shared commitments to good governance, transparency, sustainable development and democratic values.
The Nepali side highlighted the government’s ongoing economic reforms and measures aimed at creating a more conducive environment for foreign investment.
The delegations discussed opportunities to further strengthen economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of clean energy, trade and investment, tourism, information technology, and digital innovation.
During the consultations, the two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of common concern, including climate change, realisation of SDGs and cooperation in multilateral forums.
The meeting was co-chaired by Ganesh Prasad Dhakal, Joint Secretary and Head of the Europe Division of the Ministry and Mr Christian Tobias Bayer Tygesen, Director for Asia, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean (ASILAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
The Nepali delegation included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the sectoral Ministries, while the Danish delegation included the Non-Resident Ambassador of Denmark to Nepal, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen and other officials from the Danish Embassy in New Delhi, India, adds the statement. It may be noted that the MoU on the establishment of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism between Nepal and Denmark was signed on 11 June 2018.
