Saudi Ambassador Calls on Speaker Aryal, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
Summary
Saudi Ambassador Fahad Mohammed A. Manikh met with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, labor migration, economic partnership, and upcoming 50th diplomatic anniversary celebrations between Nepal and Saudi Arabia.
Key Points
- Saudi Ambassador Fahad Mohammed A. Manikh held a meeting with Nepal's Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to discuss bilateral cooperation.
- Nepal's Federal Parliament formed a Nepal-Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
- Saudi Arabia is a major labor destination for nearly 385,000 Nepali workers.
- Preparations are underway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Saudi Arabia in 2027.
- Both countries expressed interest in expanding cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, IT, energy, tourism, mining, and agriculture.
