KATHMANDU: Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kiyoshi Odawara who is currently on a Nepal visit, paid a courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the latter's office, Sheetal Niwas, on Tuesday.

Matters related to bilateral relations and mutual interests were discussed on the occasion, reads a press release issued by the President's Office.

Japanese Ambassador to Nepal and high-ranking Nepal government officials were present on the occassion.