56th anniversary of Nepal-Russia ties

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Published: July 20, 2012 09:50 PM
KATHMANDU, July 20: The 56th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Russia was marked amidst a special function in the capital, Friday.

Political leaders from various parties, former diplomats, civil society leaders, media persons and Russian embassy officials, among others, were present at the function organized jointly by Nepal-Russia Friendship and Cultural Association (NRFCA) and Russian Center of Science and Culture. [break]

Addressing the function, Chairman of NRFCA Prof Bhagawan Das Manandhar underscored the need for review of Nepal´s foreign policy in the changed political context.

He asked the government to ink necessary bilateral agreements with Russia to attract more Russian investments in Nepal.


(Photo: Dipesh Shrestha)