delegation held discussions with political leadership and other stakeholders on Monday on economic development, tourism promotion and issues of mutual cooperation between Nepal and Qatar.

The Qatari delegation is in Nepal at the invitation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).

The FNCCI stated that separate meetings were held with Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Anil Kumar Sinha and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai with Mishal bin Mohammed Ali Al-Ansari, Ambassador of Qatar to Nepal, Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of FNCCI, Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Board Member of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives from Qatar Airways.

During the meeting at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in economic development, tourism promotion, flight expansion and civil aviation, the FNCCI shared in a press statement.

Minister Sinha stated that the government is prioritising policy reforms and facilitation to expand tourism, investment and trade in Nepal.

Similarly, discussions on policy facilitation for investment, bilateral investment promotion, Qatari investment prospects in Nepal and future economic collaboration were discussed with Foreign Secretary Rai.

On the occasion, Rai mentioned that Nepal was an attractive destination for foreign investment, particularly in the energy, tourism, infrastructure and IT sectors.
Ambassador Al-Ansari reiterated that Qatar is keen to expand cooperation in the economic and tourism sectors, noting that the embassy stands ready to facilitate Qatari investments.

FNCCI President Dhakal noted the vast potential for expansion in tourism, investment, aviation, hotels and infrastructure, while highlighting attractive opportunities for Qatari investors in Nepal’s hydropower, tourism, agriculture and service sectors.

Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Board Member of the Qatar Chamber, expressed the Qatari private sector’s interest in long-term economic cooperation, adding that aviation and tourism partnerships would further strengthen bilateral trade and people-to-people ties, according to the FNCCI.