Nepal and Estonia discuss expansion of cooperation on digital transformation

Summary

Nepal and Estonia have discussed expanding cooperation on digital transformation, e-governance, cybersecurity and public service delivery. The two countries said Estonia’s digital governance experience could help Nepal improve transparency, efficiency and access to services.

Key Points
  • Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina met Estonian Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta in Doha during the ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum 2026.
  • The two sides discussed cooperation on digital public infrastructure, e-governance, cyber security and institutional capacity building.
  • Nepal said Estonia’s digital governance model could help improve public service delivery, transparency and citizen access, especially in rural and remote areas.
  • Both ministers expressed readiness to deepen bilateral partnership and share experience in digital transformation.
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