Nepal gets membership of ACD

Kathmandu March 11- Nepal has become the 34th member state of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) — an inter-governmental body aiming to promote interdependence among Asian countries.

Nepal got this status during the ACD’s 14th ministerial meeting that concluded yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand. Nepal had formally requested ACD membership in August 2015.

ACD was inaugurated in June 2002 in Cha-Am, Thailand with the initiative of 18 founding countries of Asia. Its members include Thailand, India, China, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and South Korea.