KATHMANDU, May 17: Visiting Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Tim Watts, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, matters relating to bilateral interests were discussed, the Prime Minister's Secretariat said.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister expected  continuous support from the government of Australia and the people there for Nepal's development and prosperity. He also inquired about the status and issues of Nepali students in Australia.

Prime Minister Dahal also extended an invitation to his Australian counterpart for the visit to Nepal.  

The two  leaders also touched on issues ranging from commercialisation of the agriculture sector and development of agro-based industries to the promotion of the tourism industry for Nepal's economic prosperity.  

Australian Assistant Minister assured of continuous support from Australia to Nepal's development and prosperity campaign.

 
• Pushpa_Kamal_Dahal
 
• Visiting_Assistant_Minister
 
• Foreign_Affairs_of_Australia