Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel, which is currently on official visit to Japan, held a meeting with President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) Dr Shinichi Kitaoka on Tuesday.

During the meeting the two discussed matters related to bilateral relations between Nepal and Japan and development affairs, Poudel’s personal secretariat said in a statement issued. The meeting was focused on the post-earthquake reconstruction and the Jica president enquired about the progress on the reconstruction works, Poudel’s aide Chiranjibi Adhikari said. They also held discussion on Saptagandaki Hydropower Project, Budhigandaki Project and Nagdhunga tunnel road construction. During the meeting, Kitaoka also enquired about the status of the implementation of the Constitution of Nepal and expected a political stability in Nepal would create environment conducive for development and investment, according to Adhikari. (PR)