Dmitry Chernyshenko, deputy prime minister of the Russian Federation, welcomed Ganesh Prasad Timilsin, the Speaker of Nepal’s National Assembly. The encounter focused on strengthening ties between Moscow and Kathmandu, with discussions about providing Nepal with Russian equipment and agricultural goods. In a briefing from the press office of Chernyshenko, both sides explored a broader spectrum of cooperation that could deepen bilateral collaboration in multiple sectors.
In the course of the talks, officials considered joint arrangements for a chess tournament linking Moscow and Kathmandu, signaling cultural and people-to-people exchange as part of economic and diplomatic ties. The agenda also covered potential deliveries of grain, chemical fertilizers, helicopters, and automobiles from Russia to Nepal, aiming to support Nepal’s agricultural productivity, infrastructure development, and transport needs. The participants underscored the importance of reliable supply chains to bolster Nepal’s growth trajectory while considering practical logistics and financing options.
Attention was drawn to infrastructure projects as a cornerstone of the bilateral program. Delegates discussed steps to restore direct air connections between the two nations and examined plans for major Nepali infrastructure ventures, including metro systems, road networks, and rail links. There was particular emphasis on hydroelectric development, with discussions about the prospects for a new power station that could help diversify Nepal’s energy mix and reduce dependence on imported energy. In parallel, representatives touched on educational cooperation, including increasing Nepalese student quotas at Russian engineering and medical universities, thereby fostering a new generation of professionals with experience in both countries.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Chernyshenko invited Nepalese delegates to participate in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum and related esports competitions, highlighting the broadening of cultural and economic exchange through regional and global platforms. The participants left with a shared understanding that high-level dialogue can accelerate tangible outcomes in trade, investment, and people-to-people ties, while aligning with broader strategic priorities for both Moscow and Kathmandu.
On April 6, Nepal’s ambassador to the Russian Federation, Milan Raj Tuladhar, reaffirmed Kathmandu’s reliance on sustained high-level exchanges with Moscow to address practical issues such as restoring direct flights between the two countries and expanding ongoing cooperation across multiple sectors. The ambassador’s remarks underscored a mutual interest in maintaining momentum and a concrete roadmap for practical collaboration that benefits both nations.