KATHMANDU: Nepal and Ghana have come together to mark the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations on September 25 in New York.

With this, Nepal's diplomatic relations have expanded to 168 countries worldwide.

To mark this event, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs Shirley Ayorkor and Nepal's Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who is in New York to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, jointly signed the document, stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Nepal and Ghana establish diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Hon. Mr. Pradeep K. Gyawali and Foreign Minister of Ghana H.E. Ms. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey signed a Joint Communiqué to this effect in New York today. With this Nepal's diplomatic relations reaches 168 countries. pic.twitter.com/YRYS2SbNO9

— MOFA of Nepal ?? (@MofaNepal) September 25, 2019

The two sides, after signing the official document, have developed a partnership to serve mutual interests and benefits and explore potentials for trade and tourism by strengthening diplomatic ties.