Kathmandu, June 17:Belgian ambassador to Nepal Guy Trouveroy has said that friendly relations between the two countries have become stronger following the restoration of democracy.

Talking to RSS here Friday, he said the development of democracy in Nepal is encouraging.

Pointing out that there has been exchange of cooperation between the two countries especially in the field of telecommunications, he spoke of the participation of Belgium in the Development of Nepal Telecommunications Corporation.

He said Nepal Telecommunications Corporation has a significant role in the development of the information system, telephones and of modern communications in Nepal.

In reply to a question, he said there is no need to fear private sector involvement in telecommunications services, adding that greater competition may mean fewer clients but also greater service orientation and this will lead to greater strength and capability in accordance with the policy of economic lebaralisation.

Besides telecommunications, cooperation between the two countries also covers dairy development and there are possibilities of joint investment in future in electronics, engineering and tourism.

Nepal is well known in Belgium, the number Belgians visiting Nepal is growing every year and prospects of cooperation between the two countries is very bright, he said.

Mr Trouveroy is resident Belgian ambassador to India and also ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives as well as Nepal.