Japan has agreed to extend a grant assistance of Rs. 451.8 million to Nepal for the forest preservation programme.
According to Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, the assistance will be provided to address climate change with special emphasis on adaptation to, and the mitigation of climate change as well as on improved access to clean energy.
Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Tatsuo Miszuno and Finance Secretary Rameshore Prasad Khanal signed and exchanged a set of notes on behalf of their respective governments.
On the occasion, Ambassador Mizuno mentioned that Nepal is very keen to take the initiative in trying to prevent serious global warming as well as prevent melting of Himalayan glaciers, the endeavor of which includes pollution control and natural resources management among South Asian countries.
He also stressed to make utmost efforts so as to restrain deforestation and expand the land area covered by forests.
The Japanese ambassador also stated that the signing of the notes for the forest preservation programme shows the wishes of the Japanese government its people for the further balanced national development and well-being of Nepalese people.
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