By Xinhua,
Kathmandu : Kunio Senga, Director General of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) South Asia Department, arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday for a four-day official visit to Nepal, a ADB news release said.
During his visit, Senga will meet with the Prime Minister, Ministers of Finance, Physical Planning and Works, Local Development, Water Resources and other senior government officials. He is also scheduled to meet with senior leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).
According to the release, in his meetings, Senga will discuss the post-election situation in Nepal and reiterate the need for the country to remain focused on the reform and development agenda for delivery of a tangible peace dividend.
He will also discuss various aspects of ADB’s current and future operations in Nepal.
This is the first visit to Nepal by a high-level ADB official since the April 10 Constituent Assembly elections were held in the country.