Kathmandu: Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has affirmed Japan’s status as a trusted friend and essential partner in Nepal’s sustainable development efforts. Addressing a program organized on the 51st anniversary of the JICA Alumni Association Nepal (JAAN), Vice-President Yadav highlighted Japan’s vital contributions to Nepal’s developmental journey.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Vice-President Yadav emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations through high-level visits between the two nations. He expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its significant role in Nepal’s socio-economic progress, with a focus on sectors such as human resources development, health, agriculture, infrastructure, environment protection, and culture.
Vice-President Yadav expressed Nepal’s desire to benefit from Japan’s expertise and technological advancements, particularly acknowledging Japan’s support in road infrastructure development, exemplified by the operation of the Nagdhunga tunnel route. He also underscored the importance of JAAN’s efforts in fostering grassroots-level friendly relations and leveraging knowledge and skills acquired in Japan for Nepal’s development.
In his remarks, Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, emphasized JAAN’s potential leadership role in policy development for Nepal’s advancement. He advocated for enhanced collaboration between Nepal and Japan in labor and social development, noting Japan’s prominence as a destination for Nepali workers.
Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Toru Maeda and JICA Nepal Chief Mizuki Matsuzaki both acknowledged JAAN’s significant role in reinforcing the Nepal-Japan relationship. JAAN Chair Dr. Ramchandra Bhusal reiterated the critical importance of Japan’s support for Nepal’s sustainable development amidst the current global challenges.