Japanese envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Chaudhary

KATHMANDU, July 23: Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Maeda Toru, has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary.

During the meeting held at the Ministry today, they discussed the matters about development and modernization of the agriculture sector and further strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and Japan, according to the Ministry.

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Lauding the support of Japan to Nepal's development endeavors as the important and trustworthy development partner of Nepal since 1954, Minister Chaudhary expressed gratitude towards the Japanese government and JICA in horticulture development and seeds improvement projects. 

The Minister expected support from the Japanese government for the construction of a systematic regional agriculture market and establishment of a high-technology dairy processing plant, requesting for the Japanese envoy's initiatives to promote Japanese investment and technology in seeds, organic pesticide and compound fertilizer production in Nepal. 

Stating that more than 300,000 Nepalis living in Japan have strengthened relations between the two countries at people's level, Minister Chaudhary expressed the belief that Nepal-Japan economic cooperation, trade and investment would take a new height during the term of Ambassador Maeda.

Discussion was held on collaborating in the 'Learn and Earn' programme for students studying agriculture, agro research, modernization in paddy cultivation and collaboration in the modern agriculture system, among others, added the Ministry.