Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Extend Congratulations to Nepal’s Shrestha

Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who recently assumed office as Minister for Foreign Affairs, has been inundated with congratulatory messages from key international counterparts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Dr. S. Jaishankar, the esteemed Minister of External Affairs of India, extended warm felicitations to Minister Shrestha on his new role. This gesture underscores the deep-rooted ties between Nepal and India.

Similarly, Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China and a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, conveyed his congratulations to Minister Shrestha. This acknowledgment underscores the significance of the Nepal-China relationship.

Expressing his gratitude for the heartfelt messages, Minister Shrestha extended sincere thanks to both Dr. Jaishankar and Wang Yi. He emphasized that these messages epitomize the enduring importance of diplomatic relations between Nepal and its neighboring nations, India and China.

Minister Shrestha assumed office as the foreign minister on March 6, marking a pivotal moment in Nepal’s diplomatic landscape. In a further testament to the significance of his appointment, ambassadors of India and China have already called on the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha at the ministry, underscoring the eagerness to strengthen bilateral ties.