Visiting Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Tim Watts, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.
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 to Nepal's development and prosperity. He also inquired about the status and issues of Nepali students in Australia.
The Prime Minister also extended an invitation to his Australian counterpart for the visit to Nepal.
The two also touched on issues ranging for commercialization of agriculture sector and development of agro-based industries to the promotion of tourism industry for Nepal's economic prosperity. The Australian assistant minister assured of continuous support from Australia to Nepal's development and prosperity campaign.
