Nepal, July 9 -- French Ambassador to Nepal, Virginie Corteval, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav today.

During the meeting held at the Vice President's Office, the two discussed the matters relating to Nepal-France bilateral relations, various dimensions of partnership, and potential areas for future cooperation.

Recalling the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1949, the Vice President stated, "Our relations are founded on mutual respect and cooperation."

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