Kathmandu : Dr. Sainbuyan Nergui, abbot of Mongolia’s Sain Nomuun Buddhist Monastery, is currently visiting Nepal. During his visit, he is working with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University as a visiting professor to promote religious and cultural ties between Nepal and Mongolia.

In an interview, Dr. Nergui emphasized the deep historical and spiritual connection between the two nations, adding that Mongolia first adopted Buddhism from Nepal 2,200 years ago. He emphasized the need to retain and develop these relations for coming generations.

Dr. Nergui also met with Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli twice to discuss the expansion of religious and cultural relations. He had come with greetings and a formal invitation from the government of Mongolia. Prime Minister Oli assured that he will make a visit to Mongolia this summer, and the two governments reached an agreement formally on the visit. Their discussions also included the construction of a Mongolian temple in Lumbini and the Lumbini Buddhist Project in Mongolia.

The Prime Minister again emphasized that Nepal is committed to the development of bilateral relations and cooperation in religious and cultural tourism. Additionally, Prime Minister Oli also extended an invitation to Mongolian religious leaders, scholars, and monks to Nepal to celebrate Buddha Jayanti this year, deepening cooperation between the two nations even further. Dr. Nergui wished that the religious and cultural relations between the two countries will continue to grow further. Furthermore, he wished the Nepalese people the best and hoped that they would be healthy and prosperous.