Himal Press 
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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today held consultations with former prime ministers foreign ministers regarding his upcoming official visit to Thailand and participation in the sixth summit of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
During the discussions, former prime ministers and foreign ministers suggested the prime minister to maximize Nepal’s national interests by focusing on economic development, connectivity, energy, tourism and cultural exchange during the visit. As this marks the first official visit of Nepali Prime Minister to Thailand, they said PM Oli should leverage this opportunity to secure benefits across various sectors for Nepal.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to global peace and regional cooperation. He also highlighted the importance of revitalizing both SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Prime Minister is leaving for Bangkok on April 1.
Former Prime Ministers Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Khil Raj Regmi, Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba and former Foreign Ministers Upendra Yadav, Ishwar Pokhrel, Raghubir Mahaseth, Dr Bhesh Bahadur Thapa, Ramesh Nath Pandey, Dr Prakash Chandra Lohani, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, Narayan Prakash Saud and Dr. Bimala Rai Paudyal among others participated in the meeting.
(Translated from RSS)
