Minister Gyawali, EU official Borrell hold talks

Kathmandu - Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali held a telephone conversation with High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union and Vice President of European Commission Josep Borrell. Various matters relating to Nepal-EU relations and cooperation, particularly in the context of the COVID 19, were discussed during the call on June 9. The two sides shared the sentiments on the loss of lives and widespread human suffering and expressed solidarity in their common fight against the pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated.

On the occasion, Minister Gyawali appreciated the EU’s important role in preparedness, prevention and control of the virus in different parts of the world. He thanked Mr Borrell for the EU’s longstanding partnership in Nepal’s development efforts. He stated that the newly announced EU cooperation for the health sector will complement the national strategy against the pandemic. High Representative Mr Borrell assured the Minister of the EU’s continued support to Nepal’s socioeconomic development under its framework of cooperation.