Kathmandu — Newly appointed French Ambassador to Nepal Françoise Puig-Inza paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the two sides discussing areas of mutual interest between Nepal and France.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal congratulated Ambassador Françoise Puig-Inza on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure in Nepal.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen Nepal-France bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest.
The discussions covered potential cooperation in air services, climate change, scientific research and multilateral cooperation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador Françoise Puig-Inza is France’s newly appointed resident ambassador to Nepal. She presented her credentials to President Ramchandra Paudel on September 30, 2026.
The meeting highlighted the two countries’ interest in expanding cooperation across various sectors and maintaining regular diplomatic engagement.
The discussions on climate change and scientific research also reflect areas where Nepal and France can work together on shared environmental and development challenges.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing interest in strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.
