13 October, Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met Qatar's Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari in Doha. According to the Nepali Embassy in Doha, the meeting held on Tuesday was held in a cordial atmosphere.
In the meeting, Finance Minister Wagle expressed his gratitude to the Qatar government for helping Nepal after the devastating floods in Bhotekosi and asked for continued support for reconstruction. He also thanked Qatar for providing employment opportunities for the Nepalese community.
Keeping in mind the opportunity to complete 50 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Qatar from January 2027, Wagle has requested for Qatari investment in three projects.
He requested for Qatari investment in Chandragiri-Chitlang-Palung-Chitwan Expressway, Nalsinghgad Reservoir Hydropower Project and Simbuwa River Hydropower Project.
Recalling the state visit of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Nepal in 2024, Qatar's Finance Minister Al Kuwari said that his government would support the restoration and reconstruction.
He also said that his government will facilitate investment from Qatar in the mentioned development projects of Nepal.
Similarly, Finance Minister Wagle also held separate meetings with Georgia's Finance Minister Lhasa Khutsisivli and Armenia's Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, according to the Nepali Embassy.
Then Finance Minister Wagle visited the Nepali Embassy in Doha. Acting Ambassador Kumar Rai informed him about the activities of the embassy and the current situation of Nepal-Qatar relations.
Finance Minister Wagle is returning home on Tuesday night.
