On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan, President Ramchandra Paudel is set to embark on a four-day official visit to Japan starting on Magh 18 (February 1).
According to Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, the visit is being held at the friendly invitation of the Government of Japan and will primarily focus on celebrating the 70th anniversary of Nepal–Japan diplomatic relations. He clarified that there are no plans to sign any bilateral agreements, treaties, or memorandums of understanding during the visit.
Nepal and Japan established diplomatic relations on September 1, 1956. Since then, the relationship has continued to strengthen on the basis of mutual respect, friendship, and cooperation. Japan is one of Nepal’s major development partners, providing significant support in areas such as infrastructure development, education, health, disaster management, and human resource development. People-to-people relations between the two countries have also remained strong and cordial.
Foreign Secretary Rai stated that President Paudel will depart for Japan on the night of February 1 and arrive in Tokyo on February 2.
On February 2, President Paudel will pay a courtesy call on Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, address the Japanese business community, and attend an official reception organized in connection with the 70th anniversary celebrations.
On February 3, the President will hold separate bilateral meetings with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the Prime Minister of Japan. In the evening, he will address Nepali and Japanese communities at a reception hosted by the Embassy of Nepal in Tokyo.
President Paudel is scheduled to return to Nepal on February 4. Although no formal agreements will be signed during the visit, the government believes that this high-level engagement will further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President is also expected to address a small group of Japanese investors interested in Nepal, with the government hopeful that the visit will help boost private sector investment and Japanese assistance in the future.
The presidential delegation will comprise around 15 members, including senior officials from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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