Doha                                                                                                                                                                                                  20 Sept.2017

Nepal embassy in Qatar celebrated their national day coincided with 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between State of Qatar and Nepal. Present on the occasion were  Dr Issa Saad Al-Jafali AlNuaim, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Yusuf Fakhroo, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, ambassador Ali Ibrahim Ahmed, Dean of Diplomatic Corps in Qatar, ambassadors, dignitaries, members of Nepali community and guests.

 In his address, Prof Ramesh Prasad Koirala invited investors from Qatar to look into possibilities of their investments in various areas.  ‘Nepal has a huge potential for investment in various sectors such as hydro-power, tourism, agriculture, infrastructure and other sectors. One of the major tourist attractions,the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest and Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha, are in Nepal,’ he said.

Nepal envoy said that Nepal constitution has provided participatory, inclusive and equal opportunities and rights to each national and paved the way for the greater social, economic and cultural development.

“We know, we have a long way to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people of Nepal. At this moment, I believe that our friendly nations will be with us to carry out peace, prosperity and sustainable development of Nepal and Nepali people,” he said.

Recalling diplomatic relations between both the countries established on January 21, 1977, ambassador Prof Koirala pointed out that this year is the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between the countries.
“Both Nepal and Qatar are moving forward to diversify our relations and exploring possible avenues of co-operation,“ he said.

The envoy appreciated and praised the rapid development of Qatar under the leadership of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

Prof Koirala lauded the contributions of his countrymen towards Qatar development, he told that more than 400,000 Nepali expatriates were serving in Qatar, constituting the second largest community in the country.

He said that Nepalese community has been playing a significant role in further widening and diversifying the relations between two countries.

Earlier, national anthems of both countries were played followed by cake cutting ceremony.  The event was conducted by Gayatri Poudel, Second Secretary at Nepalese embassy.