Kathmandu, Dec 31: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bala Nanda Sharma, left for Dhaka last night to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Begum Khaleda Zia.
Sharma is paying the last respects on behalf of the government and the people of Nepal.
The Foreign Minister’s visit reflects Nepal’s deep respect for the late leader’s contributions to strengthening Nepal–Bangladesh relations during her three tenures as Prime Minister, said Foreign Ministry in a statement, adding that Minister Sharma would be accompanied by senior officials of the Foreign Ministry.
The Minister is scheduled to return home on 01 January 2026.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sharma arrived in Dhaka to attend the State Funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) late Begum Khaleda Zia, the embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh said.
He was received at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Ambassador Ghanashyam Bhandari and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh M. Forhadul Islam. #mofa #nepal
