GNN, Kathmandu. Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal held a courtesy meeting with Japanese House of Representatives Member Shoji Kenichi on Tuesday, discussing Nepal–Japan parliamentary relations, disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction.

During the meeting, Speaker Aryal welcomed Shoji Kenichi to Nepal and expressed gratitude for Japan’s support following the floods and disasters in Rasuwa in Bhadra. He appreciated Japan’s early response to the disaster, including relief, rescue and technical assistance, and acknowledged Japan’s concern over the suffering faced by the Nepali people.

Speaker Aryal said the impact of the disaster would continue for a long time and expressed hope for Japan’s continued support and cooperation during Nepal’s rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. He also informed the Japanese delegation that the Federal Parliament Secretariat has formed parliamentary friendship groups to further strengthen relations with the parliaments of Japan and other countries.

Member of the Japanese House of Representatives Shoji Kenichi said Japan was ready to provide possible support to Nepal in response to the disaster. Recalling that Japan had also experienced similar disasters in the past, he said Japan was willing to share its experience and knowledge gained during post-disaster reconstruction and rebuilding with Nepal.

Kenichi further noted that the psychological impact of disasters on affected communities can persist for a long time. He suggested that Nepal should give due priority to the psychosocial well-being of citizens as part of the post-disaster rehabilitation process.