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On the occasion of National Day (Constitution Day) of Nepal, I feel honoured to extend warm felicitations and hearty congratulations to each and every member of Nepali community currently residing in the State of Qatar as well as to all Nepali people, both leaving at home and abroad, on the happy occasion of Nepal’s National Day and Seventh Constitution Day.
Following the historic promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015 by popularly elected Constituent Assembly, Nepal has been celebrating September 20 every year as the Constitution Day and National Day since 2016. This constitution has embraced the values of multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural society and has enshrined all the essential features of democracy, inclusion and social justice.
The Constitution has charted new course for peace, progress and prosperity for the country. The country has now started looking forward to achieving economic growth and development of the nation, a long-cherished aspiration of the Nepalis. Earlier in February this year, Nepal was recommended to graduate from the status of Least Developed Country category with a preparatory period for five years. Furthermore, Nepal has aimed at becoming a middle-income country by 2030.
However, COVID-19 impeded the lives of people, societies and economies in Nepal, just like it anywhere else in the world. More than 11,000 precious lives were lost to this pandemic despite the Government’s efforts to control the scourge and save human lives. With the vaccination drive picking up momentum lately, we are hopeful that the pandemic will be defeated in due course. So far, Nepal has completely vaccinated nearly 20 percent of its populations. Nepal has aimed to vaccinate all its eligible population by the end of the current Nepali year (Mid-April 2022). As a developing country with limited resources, Nepal has continued to lobby for an international arrangement for fair distribution of vaccines so that the menace of the virus could be collectively defeated. Nepal continues to expect support from friendly countries and development partners in overcoming this collective enemy.
For propelling economic growth and development, the Government of Nepal has planned to develop infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and human resource development. Investment, both domestic and foreign, is a prerequisite for all this. Nepal is a country with abundant opportunities for foreign investors. Nepal is rich in natural resources. It has huge and cheap human resource. It is located between two of the largest and rapidly growing markets and economies of the world, India and China. The Government has reformed many of its policies and procedures to attract foreign investment in Nepal and is committed to making Nepal an attractive destination for foreign investment. Investments in agriculture, tourism, health, education and physical infrastructure remain largely untapped so far. Qatari investment in these sectors could be mutually beneficial to both the countries.
Hence, I would like to request the Qatari investors to explore these investment potentials available in Nepal. I am confident that the prospects of such collaboration are high for the mutual benefit of both the countries. Qatari investment in commercialising Nepal’s agriculture sector could be a win-win scenario for ensuring food security of Qatar while promoting economic growth and employment opportunities in Nepal.
Similar area for mutual collaboration could be the tourism sector. Nepal is a perfect combination of abundant nature, diverse culture and thrilling adventure. It is an attractive tourism destination for foreigners, including the residents of Qatar. Nepal has rich flora and fauna, diverse climatic features and landscapes ranging from tropical to tundra within a narrow range of less than 200 kilometers. The Himalaya range in the North of the country boasts of eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mt. Everest.
The mountainous landscape, the snowy mountains, lush green plains, panoramic valleys and gurgling rivers in Nepal offer various adventurous activities. Mountain climbing, trekking, paragliding, rafting, mountain flights, sky-diving, bungee jumping, canyoning, jungle safari, bird watching are some of such activities. Moreover, Nepal is a single flight away from Qatar. It is not expensive, it is natural, it is beautiful. Moreover, Nepalis are renowned for their warm hospitality. “Guests are gods”, as one of the popular proverbs goes. Now could be the right time to pick Nepal as a holiday destination.
Nepal is slowly gaining the attention of the mountaineering adventurers, even from Qatar. Famous Qatari mountaineer and banker, Mr. Fahad Badar, climbed Mt. Amadablam in January this year, amidst the harshest winter conditions. He had climbed Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in two days in May 2019. Similarly, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Thani popularly known as Moe Al Thani also scaled Mt. Amadablam in November 2020. He was the first Qatari to climb Mt. Everest in May 2013. He became the first Qatari to climb Mt. Amadablam in 2020. These feats are certain to inspire Qatari adventurers and alpinists to explore the majestic mountains of Nepal. Nepali people yearn to welcome Qataris of all walks of life.
A large Nepali community in Qatar has been a strong linkage between our two countries. We are thankful to the Government of the State of Qatar and relevant agencies for taking care of Nepali migrants during the outbreak of the pandemic by providing necessary treatment measures as well as vaccination. The Government of Nepal as well as Nepali community in Qatar have sincerely appreciated this. We are also appreciative of the preventive and precautionary measures, robust health services and extensive vaccination campaign adopted by the State of Qatar in largely containing the spread of the virus in the country. I would like to remind Nepali community that the threat is still not completely overcome. Hence, every member of the society needs to completely abide by all the measures introduced and adopted by the competent authorities. We also appreciate the latest series of labour reforms introduced and implemented by the Government of the State of Qatar and look forward to collaborate on further measures in this area.
I would like to conclude wishing all the Nepalis at home and abroad again for a peaceful, prosperous and progressive year ahead.
Following the historic promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015 by popularly elected Constituent Assembly, Nepal has been celebrating September 20 every year as the Constitution Day and National Day since 2016. This constitution has embraced the values of multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural society and has enshrined all the essential features of democracy, inclusion and social justice.
The Constitution has charted new course for peace, progress and prosperity for the country. The country has now started looking forward to achieving economic growth and development of the nation, a long-cherished aspiration of the Nepalis. Earlier in February this year, Nepal was recommended to graduate from the status of Least Developed Country category with a preparatory period for five years. Furthermore, Nepal has aimed at becoming a middle-income country by 2030.
However, COVID-19 impeded the lives of people, societies and economies in Nepal, just like it anywhere else in the world. More than 11,000 precious lives were lost to this pandemic despite the Government’s efforts to control the scourge and save human lives. With the vaccination drive picking up momentum lately, we are hopeful that the pandemic will be defeated in due course. So far, Nepal has completely vaccinated nearly 20 percent of its populations. Nepal has aimed to vaccinate all its eligible population by the end of the current Nepali year (Mid-April 2022). As a developing country with limited resources, Nepal has continued to lobby for an international arrangement for fair distribution of vaccines so that the menace of the virus could be collectively defeated. Nepal continues to expect support from friendly countries and development partners in overcoming this collective enemy.
For propelling economic growth and development, the Government of Nepal has planned to develop infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and human resource development. Investment, both domestic and foreign, is a prerequisite for all this. Nepal is a country with abundant opportunities for foreign investors. Nepal is rich in natural resources. It has huge and cheap human resource. It is located between two of the largest and rapidly growing markets and economies of the world, India and China. The Government has reformed many of its policies and procedures to attract foreign investment in Nepal and is committed to making Nepal an attractive destination for foreign investment. Investments in agriculture, tourism, health, education and physical infrastructure remain largely untapped so far. Qatari investment in these sectors could be mutually beneficial to both the countries.
Hence, I would like to request the Qatari investors to explore these investment potentials available in Nepal. I am confident that the prospects of such collaboration are high for the mutual benefit of both the countries. Qatari investment in commercialising Nepal’s agriculture sector could be a win-win scenario for ensuring food security of Qatar while promoting economic growth and employment opportunities in Nepal.
Similar area for mutual collaboration could be the tourism sector. Nepal is a perfect combination of abundant nature, diverse culture and thrilling adventure. It is an attractive tourism destination for foreigners, including the residents of Qatar. Nepal has rich flora and fauna, diverse climatic features and landscapes ranging from tropical to tundra within a narrow range of less than 200 kilometers. The Himalaya range in the North of the country boasts of eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mt. Everest.
The mountainous landscape, the snowy mountains, lush green plains, panoramic valleys and gurgling rivers in Nepal offer various adventurous activities. Mountain climbing, trekking, paragliding, rafting, mountain flights, sky-diving, bungee jumping, canyoning, jungle safari, bird watching are some of such activities. Moreover, Nepal is a single flight away from Qatar. It is not expensive, it is natural, it is beautiful. Moreover, Nepalis are renowned for their warm hospitality. “Guests are gods”, as one of the popular proverbs goes. Now could be the right time to pick Nepal as a holiday destination.
Nepal is slowly gaining the attention of the mountaineering adventurers, even from Qatar. Famous Qatari mountaineer and banker, Mr. Fahad Badar, climbed Mt. Amadablam in January this year, amidst the harshest winter conditions. He had climbed Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in two days in May 2019. Similarly, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Thani popularly known as Moe Al Thani also scaled Mt. Amadablam in November 2020. He was the first Qatari to climb Mt. Everest in May 2013. He became the first Qatari to climb Mt. Amadablam in 2020. These feats are certain to inspire Qatari adventurers and alpinists to explore the majestic mountains of Nepal. Nepali people yearn to welcome Qataris of all walks of life.
A large Nepali community in Qatar has been a strong linkage between our two countries. We are thankful to the Government of the State of Qatar and relevant agencies for taking care of Nepali migrants during the outbreak of the pandemic by providing necessary treatment measures as well as vaccination. The Government of Nepal as well as Nepali community in Qatar have sincerely appreciated this. We are also appreciative of the preventive and precautionary measures, robust health services and extensive vaccination campaign adopted by the State of Qatar in largely containing the spread of the virus in the country. I would like to remind Nepali community that the threat is still not completely overcome. Hence, every member of the society needs to completely abide by all the measures introduced and adopted by the competent authorities. We also appreciate the latest series of labour reforms introduced and implemented by the Government of the State of Qatar and look forward to collaborate on further measures in this area.
I would like to conclude wishing all the Nepalis at home and abroad again for a peaceful, prosperous and progressive year ahead.
