Summary:

Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, Dhan Bahadur Oli, met with Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General of Thailand’s Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation between Nepal and Thailand. The talks covered trade, tourism, investment, culture, agriculture, education, and security cooperation.

Key Points:

• Reviewed progress on eight Memoranda of Understanding signed last year with a focus on effective implementation.
• Discussed easing visa procedures and improving tourism services reciprocally.
• Strengthened cooperation on combating human trafficking, money laundering, and cybercrime through information sharing.
• Explored early agreements on agricultural cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
• Planned the next Nepal-Thailand Joint Consultative Mechanism meeting in Nepal.
• Reaffirmed commitment to regional and multilateral cooperation with mutual support in international forums.
• Aimed to boost bilateral trade by integrating Himalayan and ocean-based goods and leveraging product complementarities.

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