Nepal, March 10 -- Israel has congratulated Nepal on the successful conduct of the House of Representatives elections, describing it as an important step for strengthening democracy.

Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu this afternoon under the theme "The Dawn of a New Middle East", Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shumlik Arie Bass, expressed Israel's desire to work closely with Nepal to further deepen bilateral friendship and cooperation.

During the press briefing, Ambassador Bass said that Israel seeks peace in the Middle East and is ready to negotiate with all neighbouring countries for the peace and progress of the entire region.

He claimed that his country has been repeatedly targeted by extremist organisations such as Hezboll...