Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda called on Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.

During the meeting between Prime Minister Shah and ADB President Kanda on the occasion of strengthening the 6-decade long development partnership between the government and ADB, both sides expressed commitment to mutual cooperation.

During the half-hour-long courtesy call, Shah expressed his confidence that Nepal would take a stride in Nepal’s development through good governance and transparency, according to PM’s press and research expert Deepa Dahal.

Both sides held positive discussions on promoting hydropower and tourism as the backbone of Nepal’s economy, cooperation in digitalization and tourism road infrastructure.

ADB president Kanda pledged to further expand development cooperation in Nepal and pledged to remain a long-term partner for Nepal’s economic development and prosperity.

ADB appreciated the huge potential of Nepal’s economic sector, strong people’s mandate, and youth leadership and reiterated ADB’s commitment to remain with Nepal for its success.

Nepal’s youth leadership and commitment to reform is inspiring.