Kathmandu: Ambassador of Israel to Nepal, Hanan Goder, has paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav. During the meeting held at the Office of the Vice-President today, they discussed the matters of bilateral relations, assistance to agriculture and labour sector as well as mutual interest and welfare, according to the Secretariat of the Vice-President. On the occasion, Vice-President Yadav mentioned that there is relationship of friendship, harmony, understanding and cooperation between Nepal and Israel since establishment of diplomatic relations. Nepal and Israel have been enjoying diplomatic relations since June 1, 1960. The Vice-President lauded the support of Israel in Nepal's employment, agriculture and cooperative sectors as well as scholarship in different subjects. "I believe that Nepal-Israel relations will move ahead constantly through the medium of mutual cooperation and collaboration," he underscored. He further said that it was necessary to be more effortful to increase bilateral trade. The Vice-President thanked the Israeli government for providing opportunities of employment in caregiver sector to Nepali youths especially for women. Stating that Nepal and Israel have similarities in different sectors, the Israeli Ambassador mentioned that the relationship between the two countries in cordial and strong since years. He shared, "About the matter of releasing Bipin Joshi, the Israeli government is making possible efforts for the same", adding there is a programme where a delegation from Israel will arrive Nepal and visit the family members of Bipin reaching his home. Source: National News Agency RSS
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