KATHMANDU, April 3: President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen met with Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday at the Presidential Palace, according to a press release by Finnish Embassy in Kathmandu.
During their meeting, the leaders discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to Nepal´s transition from a monarchy to a republic, the preparation of the new constitution as well as issues concerning human rights and freedom of speech.
Prime Minister Dahal´s visit includes meetings with Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paavo Väyrynen. He will also visit Finnish companies and institutions.
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Meanwhile, Avenues TV reported Friday that the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and its Finnish Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for trade and industry.
