Kathmandu, Mar. 29 : Foreign Minister of Pakistan Abdul Sattar has extended sincere felicitations and warm greetings to Mr. Chakra Prasad Bastola on his appointment as Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message, Mr. Sattar observed that Pakistan and Nepal have always enjoyed close and cordial relations and said he was looking forward to working closely with Mr. Bastola to further strengthen ties between the two countries as well as regional cooperation under the saarc framework.

Similarly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr. Surin Pitsuwan   has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Bastola on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Nepal.

In a message, Dr Pitsuwan said he looked forward to working with Mr Bastola to further strengthen the friendly relations between Thailand and Nepal for the benefit of   the two countries and peoples.

Likewise, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Peak Nam Sun has heartily congratulated Mr. Chakra Prasad Bastola on his appointment as Foreign Minister of His Majesty’s Government of Nepal.

In a message, Mr. Sun expressed conviction that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries will further strengthen and develop in the ideas of independence, peace and friendship and wished Mr. Bastola great success in his assignment.