KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 7
Maeda Toru, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, hosted a grand National Day Reception at his official residence in Tahachal, Kathmandu on Friday. The event celebrated the 65th auspicious birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, marking a significant occasion for Japan-Nepal relations.
The reception was attended by approximately 350 distinguished guests, according to the press release issued by the Japan Embassy in Kathmandu.
Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President of Nepal, attended as the Chief Guest. Other notable attendees included Prakash Man Singh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development; Teju Lal Chaudhary, Minister for Youth and Sports; Bimala Ghimire, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; and Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The event also saw the participation of former prime ministers, former ministers, members of the Federal Parliament, ambassadors, heads of international organizations in Nepal, government officials, and numerous friends of Japan.
In his address, Ambassador Maeda highlighted the long-term relations between Japan and Nepal, referring to the historical exchanges started in the 19th century, high-level visits including His Majesty the Emperor's visit to Nepal in 1987 and the development cooperation between Japan and Nepal for more than half a century.
Looking ahead, Ambassador Maeda expressed his enthusiasm for the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal in 2026, as an excellent opportunity to further promote the friendship between the two countries.