Lisbon: Nepal’s newly appointed ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Portugal, Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa. The ambassador presented his credentials amidst a function at the Lisbon-based Presidential residence and office, Bel©m Palace.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the ceremony was followed by a courtesy call on the Portuguese President. Discussions between the two focused on further consolidating Nepal-Portugal ties and enhancing mutual interest and cooperation. Nepal has urged Portugal to establish a Portuguese Embassy in Nepal and cooperate in promoting trade and tourism.
The Portuguese President congratulated Paudel on his new role, expressing wishes for a successful term. Ambassador Paudel was accompanied by his spouse, Rupa Paudel, and the embassy’s second secretary, Ram Babu Nepal. Appointed in December, Paudel arrived to assume office on March 6.
The event also saw the presence of Nuno Sampaio, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal, along with other Portuguese government representatives. Notably, Nepal had established its embassy in Portugal in February.