Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua received a courtesy call from the new non-resident Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to Fiji, His Excellency Mr. Kailash Raj Pokharel.
It was an opportunity to discuss development cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas such as defence and security, people to people links and cultural diplomacy.
Hon. Qereqeretabua congratulated Ambassador Pokharel and wished him well for his diplomatic role.
The Assistant Minister acknowledged Nepal’s commitment to work closely with Fiji in global peacekeeping and security, particularly in recognition of Fiji and Nepal contributions to the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Missions.
Ambassador Pokharel said he looks forward to his new role to further advance diplomatic relations between the two nations.
He conveyed an invitation on behalf of the Nepali Army to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to attend the Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 2024, co-sponsored by the Nepali Army and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Global Peace Operations Initiative to be held from 20 February- 4 March 2024.
The Ambassador appreciated the kind hospitality accorded during his first visit to Fiji and looked forward to meeting Nepalese community in Sigatoka.
During his tenure, Ambassador Pokharel will be based in Canberra, Australia.
