Kathmandu, September 4
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwor Pokhrel, who is currently in official visit to Lebanon, met Lebanese Defense Minister Yacoub Riad Sarraf on Tuesday.
During the meeting, they discussed friendly relations between the two countries, mutual interests and Nepal Army’s contribution to Lebanon’s peace process, said DPM’s press coordinator Lokendra KC, adding that DPM Pokhrel assured the Lebanese Minister that Nepal was always ready to assist the Lebanese people for the cause of its peace.
Similarly, Pokhrel wished peace and political stability in Lebanon, while informing the Minister about Nepal’s headway to peace after a decade of insurgency. Lebanon was also informed that Nepal Army could provide various training to Lebanese forces.
DPM Pokhrel also invited Lebanese Defense Minister Sarraf to visit Nepal.
On the occasion, Minister Sarraf praised the role of Nepal Army reminding that Nepal Army was contributing to Lebanese peace and security since 1958.
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