Russian Ambassador calls on Foreign Minister Shrestha

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexei A. Novikov, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Narayankaji Shrestha.

During the meeting, various matters of bilateral mutual interest were discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, said MOFA Spokesman, Amrit Bahadur Rai.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha urged for the return of Nepali citizens who joined the Russian army, the repatriation of the bodies of Nepalis who have died there, and provision of necessary compensation to the families of the deceased.

Ambassador Novikov congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha and wished him a successful term.