Korean Ambassador calls on Home Minister Lamichhane

The Ambassador of South Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, engaged in a courtesy meeting with Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. The meeting, convened at the behest of the Home Minister’s Secretariat, served as a platform to extend greetings on the auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and South Korea.

During the cordial discussions, Ambassador Park conveyed warm felicitations to Minister Lamichhane and expressed his sincere wishes for the success of his tenure. One notable highlight of the conversation was the commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for Nepalese citizens in South Korea through the employment permit system. Ambassador Park affirmed that efforts were underway to bolster self-employment initiatives among Nepalese workers in South Korea, emphasizing skill development and the creation of small enterprises for those returning to Nepal.

Furthermore, the Ambassador underscored the importance of fostering direct foreign investment and extending aid from Korea to Nepal. He expressed gratitude to Minister Lamichhane for facilitating noble endeavors on behalf of Nepali workers and their families in South Korea, while expressing optimism for continued cooperation in various sectors including agriculture, industry, tourism, skill development, and technology transfer.

In response, Minister Lamichhane lauded South Korea’s exemplary policy of zero tolerance against corruption, suggesting it as a model to be emulated globally. Highlighting the enduring friendship between Nepal and South Korea, the Minister conveyed Nepal’s aspirations for enhanced collaboration across multiple domains. He stressed the imperative of reinforcing cooperation between the two nations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

The meeting between Ambassador Park Tae-Young and Minister Rabi Lamichhane signifies a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and fostering economic cooperation between Nepal and South Korea, paving the way for a prosperous future for both nations.