Nepal and Pakistan enjoy cordial ties based on goodwill, mutual respect, H.E. Tapas Adhikari

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari said Nepal and Pakistan have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations and have developed strong bonds and linkages which spread over a wide spectrum in different fields.

Nepal’s foreign policy is guided by Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty;

Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. Recalling “close cordial relations so happily existing between Nepal and Pakistan”, H.E. Tapas Adhikari quoted Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah that Pakistan foreign policy would be one of friendship and peaceful coexistence.

“Nepal is a close friend in a near-neighborhood. Pakistan and Nepal have traditionally enjoyed cordial relations, based on goodwill, mutual respect and cooperation. Our civilizational commonalities, same regional dynamics, cultural and linguistic similarities as well as common ecological and climate change make us multifaceted partners. Their outlook on SAARC and its potential role is also similar, as a regional platform to address common challenges, to build synergies and promote cooperative relationships in the region.

Speaking with reference to 76th Independence Day Anniversary of Pakistan, he appreciated the role of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship and Cultural Association for the promotion of friendly relations between the two countries.

He also reiterated Nepal’s commitment to peace and development as per the aspirations of people of South Asia.