QNA
Doha: Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Qatar, H E Dr. Narad Nath Bharadwaj, has emphasised the cooperation and partnership between the two countries in various fields and their keenness to consolidate and develop them.
The ambassador added, in statements to Qatar News Agency on the occasion of Qatar’s National Day, “Nepal and the State of Qatar have maintained friendly and cordial relationship ever since the establishment of bilateral relations in 1977. We share common values, principles and commitments based on the Charter of the United Nations. We have always supported each other in international forums on issues of common concern and have embraced the principles of equality, non-interference, mutual respect and cooperation.”
Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Qatar, H E Dr. Narad Nath Bharadwaj
Bharadwaj pointed out that in recent decades Qatar has welcomed thousands of Nepali migrant workers giving them a role in Qatar’s phenomenal progress and development while also enabling them to earn and support their families back home.
In return, they have also contributed substantially in the reconstruction and economic transformation of Qatar, he said. The ambassador said there are high potentials for Qatari investment in Nepal’s economy for the mutual benefit of both countries, especially in the fields of agriculture, infrastructure development and tourism. His Excellency explained that Nepal has prioritised economic development under the motto of “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali,” adding that this aspiration can be materialized only with the support and cooperation from friendly countries like Qatar.
The ambassador said there are other areas of cooperation between Nepal and Qatar, as agreements and MoUs have been signed on cooperation in agriculture, food security, economy, technology, and tourism. The two sides now need to identify projects of mutual interest and develop them for the benefit of the two countries and their people, H E pointed out. Bharadwaj congratulated the State of Qatar and its leadership, government and people on National Day, wishing for continued peace, progress and prosperity.
He pointed out that the whole world has continued to bear the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic throughout the year 2020; however, Qatar has succeeded in handling the situation very effectively with minimum effect to the public health as well as to its economy.
“Effective and evidence-based policies and strong health infrastructure of the country helped mitigate the effects of the pandemic to the lowest possible level. The mortality rate of a mere 0.15 percent, one of the lowest in the world, is a proof of Qatar’s efficient response to the pandemic” he added.
The Ambassador concluded by saying that Qatar has made tremendous progress in recent times on its developmental path despite geopolitical challenges, adding that its achievements in systematic urbanisation, expanding public amenities, development of road and railway transportation, creation of sports infrastructures, expansion of ports and maritime connectivity, civil aviation and export trade is phenomenal.
“This has brought forth the state of Qatar to global limelight as an economic powerhouse of the Middle East."
