KATHMANDU: Egyptian Ambassador to Nepal Baher Nabl Abdelfattah Helmy paid courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari, at the latter's office in Sheetal Niwas, in Kathmandu, to bid her farwell after completing his tenure.

Issuing a press statement from the President's Office today itself, the head-of-the-state thanked the Ambassador for his contribution during his tenure in Nepal.

During the meeting, both the leaders held discussion on mutual interests and strengthening bilateral relations between two nations, according to President Office Spokesperson Mohan Prasad Wagle.

On the occasion, high ranking officials were also present.