Dhaka, 17 January 2019:

The outgoing Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Dr. Chop Lal Bhushal paid a farewell call on the Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, MP at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

Referring to the priorities outlined by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Foreign Minister expressed his intention to solidify Bangladesh’s relations with its neighbours including Nepal.During the discussion, the Foreign Minister emphasized on Hydropower import from Nepal, establishing connectivity and increasing economic and trade relations between the two countries.

The outgoing Ambassador thanked Bangladesh government for the support he received during his tenure. The Ambassador appreciated the tremendous growth and progress made by Bangladesh during the last ten years under the stable political environment and able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Foreign Minister wished the Ambassador Success, good health and prosperity in future.