Kathmandu, Feb. 4 -- President Ramchandra Paudel returned to Nepal on Wednesday after completing an official visit to Japan, where he attended programmes marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, 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 honour 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 organised by the Japanese govern...