Kathmandu, Mar. 3: Japanese ambassador mitsuaki kojima called on deputy Prime Minister and Minister for information and communications ram chandra paudel at the latter’s office in singha durbar today.

Matters concerning mutual cooperation and friendly relations were discussed on the occasion.

On the occasion, deputy Prime Minister paudel appreciated japan’s cooperation and goodwill to Nepal.

They also discussed the possible areas for future Nepal-japan cooperation.

Also today, a delegation including programme manager of asian development bank headquarters ali shah and resident representatives of the bank richard vokes called on deputy Prime Minister paudel.

On the occasion, they expressed satisfaction with the progress of adb-aided projects in Nepal.

The delegation also apprised Mr. paudel of its willingness to assist in poverty alleviation, melamchi Drinking Water Project, human resources and administrative reforms and strengthening of projects and various other projects in the years to come.