Visiting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kamikawa Yoko, buying a Buddha statue at Basatapur area on Sunday.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kamikawa Yoko, who arrived in Nepal today, observed the Basantapur area of Kathmandu today. The visiting Japanese Minister reached Basantapur at 2.00 pm.
She spent about half an hour there, seeing around Kalabhairav, Hanumandhoka and the Nepali cultural heritages and artifacts. The Japanese special guest bought a Buddha statue after the observation tour.
This is Kamikawa's first visit to Nepal after her appointment as Japan's Foreign Affairs Minister. During the visit, she will pay separate courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The Japanese Foreign Minister will hold bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Shrestha today. The DPM and Foreign Affairs Minister Shrestha will host a dinner in her honor.
Foreign Minister Kamikawa will depart for Japan tonight via Nepal Airlines Plane.
