NTB in Ambassador Symposium 2017Sunday, May 7th, 2017

NEW DELHI, India, May 7, 2017 - The symposium for New Delhi-based ambassadors and diplomatic missions concurrently accredited to Nepal was held on May 5-6, 2017, at New Delhi, India. It is a joint undertaking of the Foreign Ministry, the Embassy of Nepal in India, the Institute for Strategic and Socio-economic Research(ISSR) and the Pavilion Group Nepal.

Presenting keynote speech Hon’ble Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat stressed on the need for foreign investment in Nepal at a symposium on “enhancing bilateral economic cooperation with countries having diplomatic relations with Nepal. Mahat said, “Nepal is an open and liberal economy” assuring investors of safety of their wealth in Nepal.

Hon’ble Minister of State of External Affairs of India Gen V.K.Singh also addressed the symposium, highlighting Nepal-India relations and substantial engagements between the two countries in trade, investment and tourism. He pledged India’s continued support to Nepal’s development efforts.

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Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO, Nepal Tourism Board, making a special presentation on ‘Prospects of Tourism in Nepal’ requested all the diplomatic corp to inspire and encourage visitors and investors and gain the mutual benefit by connecting Nepal. He presented unique reasons to visit Nepal highlighting different unmatched products could offer to tourists.

A video made by NTB was also shown which showcased vivid products, landscapes and service available at par with growing demand.

Prof. Bishwambher Pyakurel, Chairman, ISSR, Mr. Shankar Das Bairagi, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and H.E. Ambassador of Nepal for India Deep Kumar Upadhyay chaired sessions based on investments, bilateral economic cooperation presented by Mr. Madhu Marasini, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari, CEO, Investment Board Nepal, Mr. Shankar Prasad Koirala, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Dr Gobinda Pokharel, CEO, Nepal Reconstruction Authority.

Nepal has so far established bilateral relations with 143 countries all over the world, 82 countries have their non-residential embassies mostly in New Delhi. The symposium, first of its kind organized by Nepal, is expected to nurture further diplomatic ties, investments and tourism promotion.