The Government of Nepal has appointed Sanjeev Sharma as the Honorary Consul for Melbourne, Australia. Sharma, a prominent figure in the Nepali community in Australia, has been involved in various institutions and activities aimed at supporting Nepalis in Australia for nearly 27 years.
Sharma’s extensive academic background includes higher education in migration law, business accounting, and finance from various Australian universities. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Southern Queensland. Throughout his stay in Australia, Sharma has been dedicated to social work and business, promoting Nepali arts and culture through events like the Nepal Festival and addressing issues faced by the Nepali diaspora.
Sharma has played a significant role in strengthening Nepal-Australia relations, actively promoting tourism, technology transfer, and investment in sectors such as hydropower and infrastructure development in Nepal. His company, Rara Holdings, recently signed an agreement to operate a four-star resort in the Rara Lake area of Mugu district during an investment summit, with plans for a similar resort in Butwal.
In addition to his business ventures, Sharma has invested in education and health institutions in Nepal, including Achievers College in Butwal, New Capital College in Chitwan, Meditech in Butwal, and Deukhuri Community Hospital in Dang. His philanthropic efforts, through The Expert Foundation, have provided significant financial assistance across Nepal, including support during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2015 earthquake.
Through the Nepal Festival in Australia, Sharma has promoted Nepali arts and culture, fostering a sense of identity and tradition among the Nepali diaspora. This festival has been instrumental in creating goodwill and closeness among Nepalis in Australia.
Upon his appointment, Sharma expressed his commitment to further strengthening the relationship between Nepal and Australia. He thanked the Government of Nepal for the recognition and stated, “I want to thank the government. I have always worked for the Nepali diaspora in Australia, and with their support, I will continue to work for them and my homeland, Nepal. Now, as an official representative of the Government of Nepal in Australia, I will strive to enhance the relationship between the two countries.”
Sharma emphasized Nepal’s potential, noting that despite being a country full of possibilities, it has not achieved the desired outcomes due to a lack of necessary investments. He committed to working on bringing Australian investment to Nepal in the future.
