KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the National Cadet Corps (NCC), established as a global concept, has been positive in developing and promoting qualities such as nationalism, patriotism, leadership, self-confidence and national service among the youths.

He expressed this view while addressing the program for participants of the NCC Youth Exchange Program, held today at the President House, Shital Niwas.

“The NCC Youth Exchange Program has been bringing together youths from various countries and transforming them into loyal, disciplined, responsible, future influential leaders and good citizens. It is a matter of joy that it promotes and develops qualities such as nationalism, patriotism, leadership, confidence and public service among youths,” said President Paudel.

He stated that such youth exchange programs provide the Nepali Army with a golden opportunity to strengthen mutual relations with the armies of friendly nations as well as facilitate the exchange of skills, culture and traditions among cadets.

Nepali cadets recently participated in youth exchange programs held in India, Bhutan, Pakistan, and the Maldives, gaining opportunities to further develop themselves and, through such programs, to understand and learn about each other’s social, economic, and cultural realities, the President said on the occasion.

“I believe this youth exchange program will further strengthen the relationship between us and convey the message that the entire world is one community,” President Paudel added.