Ambassador Nepal presents credentials to Spanish King

Kathmandu: Ambassador of Nepal to Spain, Sanil Nepal, presented his letters of credence to Spanish King Felipe VI amid a formal ceremony held at the Royal Palace of Madrid on February 24.

Ambassador Nepal was received at Palacio De Santa Cruz by the Second Introducer of Ambassadors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of Spain. A brief meeting was held with the Deputy Director General of South and East Asia.

Ambassador Nepal was accorded a Guard of Honour before heading to the Royal Palace.

 Following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Nepal attended a private audience held by King Felipe VI, accompanied by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry. Their discussions centered on the longstanding, cordial Nepal-Spain relations and avenues for enhanced cooperation. 

It was shared in a press statement released by the Embassy of Nepal in Spain.

The King congratulated Ambassador Nepal on his appointment and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. He also recalled his previous visit to Nepal and expressed his desire to visit again at a suitable time. 

Similarly, Ambassador Nepal conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of President Ram Chandra Poudel, and extended, through the King Felipe VI, the goodwill of the government and people of Nepal to the government and people of Spain. 

The Ambassador also briefed the Spanish King on Nepal's foreign policy priorities, development initiatives, and efforts to address climate change, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in tackling environmental challenges.