ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that
Nepal and Pakistan needed to enhance trade and telecommunication linkages to
reduce poverty and bring prosperity to the people of both countries.
He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held here to mark the 8th
Constitution Day and National Day of Nepal.
Regarding trade, transportation, and financial ties, South Asia remains the least
linked region on earth. As a result, the minister continued, both nations should
strengthen their commercial ties and intercultural exchanges in order to encourage
regional connectivity.
On Nepal’s Constitution Day and National Day, Dastgir sent his warmest
congratulations to the government and people on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif.
The minister also thanked Nepali Ambassador Tapas Adhikari for helping the
flood victims, adding that the next task was to help the displaced people find new
homes.
The envoy noted that today was significant since Nepal’s Constitution Assembly
promulgated its new constitution on this date in 2015, ushering in a new age of
democracy, human rights, peace, progress, growth, and prosperity.
He continued by saying that democratic norms and ideals, such as those related to
human rights, social justice, inclusivity, and equity, were incorporated in the
Nepali social compact.
The ambassador added that the republic system of government, which fostered
democratic politics, good administration, and the rule of law, guaranteed
participation and representation of marginalised people and federated the nation
into seven provinces.
Speaking about relations between Pakistan and Nepal, he stated that both nations
have solid ties built on respect and cooperation. He stated that the two nations were
cooperating at various bilateral, regional, and international platforms to foster
friendship and collaboration.
Both of the countries have complete faith in the SAARC Charter and are dedicated
to its goals because they are founding members of the organisation.
He continued by saying that Pakistan and Nepal were also collaborating on
projects related to environmental preservation, climate change, and sustainable
development.
The envoy added that Pakistan had been a popular choice for students from Nepal.
Numerous Nepali students who studied in Pakistan graduated and are now working
in the sectors of medicine and engineering for their country.
“Over the years, our commercial relationships have also grown and developed.
Despite some laxness during the COVID 19 outbreak, we must now make up for
lost time. My goal as Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan is to strengthen and broaden
our ties. “Nepal has always been a hub of mountain and adventure tourism. Our
mountains, snow-fed rivers, and topography have always fascinated people
worldwide,” the ambassador added.
The Ambassador expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies to the
Government and the people of Pakistan, who were going through a difficult time
due to the Monsoon floods across the country. “The Government and the people of
Nepal stand with our Pakistani friends in this time of trouble.”
