Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel ‘Ganess’ held a courtesy meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador to Nepal, H.E. Mishal bin Mohammad Ali Al-Ansari, on Friday, with discussions focused on further strengthening Nepal-Qatar relations, particularly in tourism and civil aviation.
Focus on 50 Years of Nepal-Qatar Friendship
The meeting, held on Ashwin 30, 2083 (October 16, 2026), discussed plans to mark the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Qatar. The two sides exchanged views on ways to commemorate the milestone and highlight the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The Golden Jubilee is expected to provide an opportunity to showcase the growing ties with Qatar and further promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Civil Aviation Cooperation on Agenda
The meeting also placed emphasis on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the civil aviation sector. Both sides discussed the importance of enhancing collaboration in aviation, a key area of connectivity between Nepal and Qatar. Qatar remains an important international aviation partner for the country, with air connectivity playing a significant role in facilitating tourism, business, employment-related travel and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The discussions underscored the potential for further cooperation in the aviation sector and the importance of maintaining and expanding mutually beneficial ties.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The courtesy meeting reflected the continued engagement between Nepal and Qatar in areas linked to tourism, aviation and broader bilateral relations. The two sides also emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and dialogue to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. Minister Paudel and Ambassador Al-Ansari expressed their shared interest in advancing cooperation and utilizing existing opportunities to deepen with Qatar relations in the years ahead.
