Kathmandu, Mar. 17:His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev received the letters of credence from Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Bangladesh Cyril Sikder, Ambassador Designate of Mongolia Oidov Nyamdavaa and Ambassador Designate of the Holy See Lorenzo Baldisseri amidst separate special functions at the Narayanhity Royal Palace today.
Meanwhile, His Majesty the King has said that Nepal and Bangladesh have enjoyed understanding and goodwill ever since diplomatic ties were established in 1972.
His Majesty the King said this after receiving the letters of credence from Ambassador Designate of Bangladesh Cyril Sikder amid a special function at the Narayanhity Royal Palace today.
Noting that increased interaction and cooperation between the two countries over the years have opened up new prospects for further strengthening of their relations and promoting shared well-being and prosperity of their peoples, His Majesty expressed the hope that this spirit of cordiality and cooperation will be furthered in the future.
Stating that Nepal is committed to the charter and spirit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and believes that the challenges facing the region can be effectively addressed through saarc, His Majesty expressed the hope that the member states of saarc will further enhance cooperation among themselves to tap the vast human and physical resources at their disposal to the benefit of all their peoples in the days ahead.
Meanwhile, His Majesty the King has said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Mongolia, their relations have been friendly and cordial.
His Majesty the King said this after receiving the letters of credence from Ambassador Designate of Mongolia Oidov Nyamdavaa amidst a special function at the Narayanhity Royal Palace today.
The exchanges of visits at various levels have further nurtured their age-old friendship and cordial relations, His Majesty added.
Noting that Nepal and Mongolia, both land-locked developing countries, have similar views on many international and regional issues, His Majesty said both the countries are members of the United Nations, have abiding faith in the principles enshrined in the charter of the United Nations, follow the five principles of peaceful co-existence and greatly value Lord Buddha’s message of peace.
In Nepal, His Majesty’s Government has pursued a policy of economic liberalization to promote trade and investment which is necessary to improve the Nepalese people’s quality of life, His Majesty said.
Meanwhile, His Majesty the King has said that Nepal and the Holy See enjoy cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1983.
His Majesty the King said this after receiving the letters of credence from Ambassador Designate of the Holy See Lorenzo Baldisseri amidst a special function at the Narayanhity Royal Palace today.
“I am happy to note that we hold a common desire to see peaceful and prosperous societies all over the world,” His Majesty said.
It is a fact that the world has made astounding material progress over the years, His Majesty said, adding the physical and scientific achievements have made the lives of the common people longer and comfortable. However, His Majesty said, compassion, accommodation and cooperative feelings have not been able to keep pace with the speed with which material advancement is taking place.
It is the absence of such a balance between materialism and spiritualism, and a growing number and ferocity of violence, discord and disorder around the world that the communities today are suffering from, His Majesty noted.
Stating that society derive its sustenance from and thrives on spiritual values and enlightened pronouncement, His Majesty said the transcendental messages of all religions have an important role to play in guiding societies with a wider vision of humanity and in nurturing sympathy, cooperation and brotherhood among the people and communities.
Nepal has always enjoyed religious harmony, tolerance and cultural diversity, His Majesty said, adding our religions and culture promote values such as universal brotherhood, tolerance, spirituality and selfless devotion.
As both Nepal and the Holy See have cultural and religious richness, we hope that our relations would further contribute to promoting peace, prosperity and harmony among the people around the world, His Majesty said.