Kathmandu, September 8. A delegation led by Chairperson of France-Nepal Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group, Daniel Salmon, paid a courtesy call on Chairperson of the National Assembly, Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, at his office, Singha Durbar, today.

On the occasion, NA Chair Timilsina lauded the contribution of the Group to strengthen Nepal-France relations. 

Saying the relation between the two countries is marked by cordiality as well as based on equality and mutual understanding, he expressed the belief that exchange of such high-level visit would give impetus to the existing relations. 

“Parliamentarians of both countries have contributed from their respective sides. We can utilize this practice and contribution for the benefit of our people. I will like to express my happiness over formation of Nepal-France inter-parliamentary group in both Houses,” opined Timilsina. 

Lauding the support of France in Nepal’s democratic process, he recalled the basic norms of French revolution. 

NA Chair thanked the France for its medical assistance provided to Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic. He shared, “Nepali aircraft is not allowed to fly in European sky. I believe that an environment conducive to fly Nepali aircraft in European sky will be created at the coordination of France.”

Similarly, Group Chairperson Salmon extended gratitude for the warm welcome accorded to him and his delegation in Nepal.

Sharing about the eco-tourism practices done by France to mitigate impacts of climate change, he added that France was ready to support Nepal in this regard. (RSS)