Kathmandu: Jordan has announced it will soon host a Nepali business delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities. This initiative was unveiled during a high-level ceremony held in Kathmandu to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The non-resident Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Nepal Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani, on the occasion, emphasized the importance of private sector leadership in deepening economic ties between the two countries. “Governments will create enabling policies, but the real actors are the private sector,” he stated. “Jordan offers vast opportunities in sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, and we are eager to welcome Nepali businesses.”
During his official visit, Ambassador Abdelghani presented his credentials to President Ram Chandra Poudel and formally inaugurated the Honorary Consulate of Jordan in Kathmandu, marking a new chapter in Jordan-Nepal diplomatic and commercial engagement.
The ambassador also acknowledged the contributions of the approximately 3,000 Nepali workers currently employed in Jordan, and reiterated Jordan’s interest in strengthening the Labor Agreement signed in 2017, with an aim toward greater transparency and expanded opportunities for Nepali workers.
The ceremony’s Chief Guest Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee in Nepal’s House of Representatives, applauded Jordan’s proactive role in fostering peace in the Middle East and deepening trade relations with Nepal. “Jordan’s constructive approach in bridging the gap in trade and investment with Nepal is commendable,” he noted.
Honorary Consul of Jordan to Nepal Kunal Kayal highlighted the strategic potential of Nepal-Jordan collaboration. “Strategic engagement—guided by sector expertise and regional understanding—can unlock significant value in both markets,” he remarked, emphasizing opportunities in renewable energy, tourism infrastructure, and agriculture modernization.
Nepal and Jordan established formal diplomatic relations on 20 August 1965, and have since enjoyed friendly ties with steady but limited engagement. The recent expansion of consular and commercial activities signals a shift toward more robust economic cooperation.
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