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Norwegian ambassador concerned over post-earthquake reconstruction

Norwegian ambassador concerned over post-earthquake reconstruction

By THT Online

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Kjell Tormod Pettersen at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singhadurbar, on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Photo Courtesy: PM's Secretariat

KATHMANDU: Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Kjell Tormod Pettersen on Thursday expressed his concerns over the progress of post-earthquake reconstruction works in Nepal. Petterson expressed his concern in a meeting with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at Singhadurbar today. Meanwhile, the envoy also discussed economic status of Nepal, the PM's Secretariat said in a statement today. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, Petterson also said it would continue to extend its support to Nepal in the implementation of Constitution, achieved after decades-long wait. Dahal thanked Petterson for the support the Norwegian Government had extended to Nepal till date.