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A regional youth consultation focusing on the upcoming national report under the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism was held in Kathmandu. The event gathered youth representatives from Koshi, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim provinces. The one-day program was organized by Yuwalaya, with financial support from Plan International Nepal and technical partnership from the Women’s Service Society.

More than 57 youth-related organizations, clubs, and networks collaborated in the consultation, with 29 youth participants representing various districts of the three provinces. The session was facilitated by youth champions Sadikshya Nepal and Sweekriti Dangi, with technical support from Bhawana Bhatta of the Women’s Service Society.

In a  step toward strengthening bilateral economic relations, 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 the President of Nepal, 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 Labour 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.

The seventh meeting of BIMSTEC Network of Policy Think Tanks(BNPTT) has concluded in Kathmandu. The meeting was held on 30-31 May 2025 with the participation of all BNPTT members.

The gathering focused on ‘tourism, culture,and people-to-people contact was organized by the Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting discussed on potentialities of cooperation in tourism and culture & their roles in strengthening ties at people's level, as well as importances and ways to promote people-to-people connections for peace and prosperity of the BIMSTEC region, according to the organizer.

ABC Securities Pvt Ltd, a licensed stock broker (Broker No 17) authorized by the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), has relocated its office from Indrachowk to the first floor of City Express Complex in Kamaladi, Kathmandu. The new office came into operation on June 1.

The company aims to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency from the new location. The Kamaladi office features a private trading room, cafeteria, and a one-window service counter. Through the integrated service counter, clients can access depository, KYC, account, settlement, and trading services more conveniently. To mark the relocation, a formal inauguration event was held on June 1.