Australia, Nov. 7 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the Nepali community for its contribution to Australia's development and its role in enriching the country's cultural diversity.

Albanese attended the Nepal Festival organised by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia for the first time, praising the community's contribution to Australian society. He was welcomed at the event with a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi and khada scarf.

In an upbeat mood, Albanese said Australia was a multicultural country and that Nepalis had made an important contribution to its overall development. He also extended Tihar greetings to those attending the festival.

The NRNA Australia has been organising the Nepal Festiva...