KATHMANDU, MAY 11
Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Australian government is scheduled to visit Nepal this week as part of his official tour to South Asian countries. Minister Watts will also visit India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan during his trip.
In a statement issued by the Australian Embassy in Kathmandu, Minister Watts expressed his intention to strengthen bilateral cooperation, discuss shared strategic interests and further Australia's trade and investment ties with the visited countries. "It is also a key opportunity to build on our strong people-to-people links between each of our countries," Minister Watts added.
Minister Watts will represent Australia in the 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh before proceeding to Bhutan. He will then travel to Kathmandu, Nepal where he plans to opportunities to advance strong education and people-to-people ties with Nepal, which he recognizes as the Australia's third largest international student market.
Following his visit to Nepal, Minister Watts will travel to Kolkata, India to participate in the opening of Australian Consulate-General in the city.
