KATHMANDU, Dec. 7 -- Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, has lauded Japan for supporting Nepal in its reconstruction process by providing financial and technical assistance.

Inaugurating the 46th Annual Function of JICA Alumni Association Nepal (JAAN) and International Seminar on "Natural Disaster in South Asia: Interventions, Best Practices and Challenges" held in the capital on Friday, Foreign Minister Gyawali said Nepal and Japan had enjoyed excellent cordial bilateral relations ever since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1956. "JICA has been helping in reconstruction and recovery especially of schools and health posts. We thank the people and government of Japan for this," he s...