Kathmandu, May 17: Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Akiko Ikuino held a courtesy meeting today with Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Sagarmatha Sambad, where Vice Foreign Minister Akiko, is currently in Nepal to participate in the event.

In the meeting, Minister Dr. Rana expressed her gratitude to Akiko for participating in the Sagarmatha Sambad (Dialogue). Minister Rana also thanked the Japanese government for their support in the reconstruction and maintenance of the Banepa-Bardibas B.P. Highway.

Due to the continuous rainfall and floods last year, the road suffered serious damage. After the Nepalese government requested assistance for the repair and reconstruction of the road, which was built with a grant from the Japanese government, Japan has agreed to provide support.

Minister Rana and the Japanese Vice Foreign Minister discussed various aspects of the relationship between the two countries. On that occasion, Minister Rana also expressed gratitude for the long-standing support Japan has provided to Nepal in economic, social, and other sectors.

Rana also urged Japan to support and stand in solidarity with Nepal's stance on climate justice raised in international forums.

People’s News Monitoring Service.