Nepal, Feb. 23 -- More than a century-old sociocultural affinity exists between Nepal and Japan, which formally evolved into bilateral diplomatic ties in 1956. As the two countries mark seven decades of enduring partnership this year, both governments have resolved to commemorate the anniversary with buoyancy in their respective countries. This shared unflagging enthusiasm culminated in the visit of President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan, undertaken at the invitation of the Japanese government. The high-level visit, held from February 1-4, vividly underscored how Nepal and Japan adore their bilateral diplomatic engagements. It is worth mentioning here that, in the annals of their bilateral relationship, this visit marked the first time that...