KATHMANDU: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru held a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle on April 20, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties between Nepal and Japan.

The discussion covered ongoing development assistance and explored avenues for broader cooperation across multiple sectors.

Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening engagement and upgrading the overall partnership, with attention to economic collaboration and future joint initiatives.

The meeting reaffirmed mutual commitment to enhancing diplomatic and development relations between the two countries.