Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from various countries in New York on Sunday on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

During her meeting with her Indonesian counterpart, Retno L.P. Marsudi, two agreements—the bilateral consultation mechanism and visa exemption for diplomatic and official/service passport holders—were signed.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agreements aim to strengthen bilateral ties further and enhance cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting discussed various issues, including mutual bilateral interests, the expansion of future relations, development partnerships, and cooperation to reduce the impact of climate change. The leaders also discussed cooperation and investment in tourism promotion.

Minister Rana hoped the newly signed agreements would play an important role in further expanding mutual relations between the two countries.

Similarly, the foreign minister held talks with her Burundian counterpart Albert Shingiro. The two ministers discussed mutual relations, bilateral interests, and potential future cooperation. Their discussions also touched on identifying ways to cooperate in tackling the impacts of climate change, which both landlocked countries are grappling with.

Likewise, Minister Rana held talks with Finland’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. During the meeting, the two leaders acknowledged over 50 years of strong and friendly relations between Nepal and Finland. Minister Rana appreciated Finland’s continued support in Nepal’s economic and social sectors.

They also discussed mutual interests, future cooperation, and potential areas of partnership.