President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday met with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General, Guy Ryder, on the sidelines of the World of World Summit held as part of the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference.

The meeting was attended by Malta's President Marie – Louise Coleiro Preca and President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib.

Nepali Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Deepak Dhital, and Foreign Ministry's Secretary, Shanker Das Bairagi were also present during the meeting.

President briefed on ILO history President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday made a visit to the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters and inquired into its history.

The President is taking part in the World of Work Summit being held as a part of the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference here.

ILO Deputy Director General Greg Vines welcomed the President during her arrival at the ILO headquarters.

The President was briefed on the ILO history by Becci Remo. She was also shown the document recording Nepal's formal entry into the organization.

Nepali Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Deepak Dhital, Foreign Ministry's Secretary, Shanker Das Bairagi, President's Personal Secretary Dr Bimala Poudel Rai and Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson and Joint Secretary and Head of the Ministry's United Nations, International Organizations and International Law Division, Bharat Raj Paudyal, were also present during the meeting. RSS