KATHMANDU, APRIL 30
The government has proposed collaboration with the Finnish government to improve school education in Nepal.
The proposal was put forward during a courtesy call between Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel and Finland's Ambassador to Nepal, Petri Puhakka, at the Ministry today.
Minister Pokharel stated that the proposal for collaboration in the education sector was made in recognition of Finland's education system, which is regarded as one of the best in the world.
Highlighting the long-standing cordial relations between Nepal and Finland, he thanked the Finnish government for its continued support in Nepal's development.
Minister Pokharel, who also serves as the government spokesperson, shared the government's priorities and upcoming programmes, while appreciating Finland's contributions to Nepal's education sector.
He further expressed hope for continued support from Finland in the development of various sectors, including education, in the coming days.
During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed.
Similarly, Ambassador Puhakka expressed commitment that the Finnish government would continue its support to Nepal's education sector over the next five years. The School Education Sector Plan and the Teachers' Education Programme are currently being implemented with Finland's support.
He noted that Finland has expertise in autism and inclusive education and expressed willingness to collaborate in these areas, particularly as the Government of Nepal has adopted a policy to establish autism schools.
(With inputs from Rastriya Samchar Samiti)