Kathmandu, Feb. 4 -- Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on Wednesday evening returned home from his visit to Japan, commemorating 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Upon arrival back home, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers and heads of security agencies received the President at the VIP lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport. The Nepal Army accorded him a guard of honor on the occasion.

Paudel had left for Japan on Sunday night at the invitation of the Japanese government, leading a Nepali delegation that included First Lady Sabita Paudel. During the visit, he took part in a special reception organized by the Japanese government in Tokyo to commemorate seven...