KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Finland’s Ambassador to Nepal, Petri Juhani Puhakka paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav at the latter’s office in Lainchaur on Monday.
During the meeting, the two exchanged greetings and discussed Nepal–Finland bilateral ties, Finland’s support for Nepal’s socio-economic development, and cooperation in multilateral platforms.
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Vice President Yadav expressed satisfaction over the friendly relations maintained between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1974. He appreciated Finland’s assistance, particularly in the areas of forestry, climate resilience, education, safe drinking water, disaster management, gender equality, and social inclusion.
“Nepal values Finland’s role on global issues such as climate change in multilateral forums,” he said, adding that cooperation between the two nations would continue both bilaterally and multilaterally.
He also noted that Nepal is set to graduate from the LDC category next year and aims to become a middle-income country by 2030. He stressed that support from development partners, including Finland, in technology, investment, and economic collaboration will be crucial to ensuring a sustainable and irreversible graduation.
Ambassador Puhakka briefed the Vice President on three major bilateral development projects being implemented in Nepal through Finland–EU cooperation. “These include improving access to safe and sustainable water and sanitation in Karnali, strengthening climate resilience through natural resource management and livelihood support in Karnali and Sudurpaschim, and supporting school strengthening and teacher resources in Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and Madhes,” he said.
