KATHMANDU, Nov 6: President Ramchandra Paudel returned to Nepal on Thursday after attending the 'Second World Summit for Social Development' in Doha, Qatar, which began on Tuesday.
At Tribhuvan International Airport, President Paudel was welcomed by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, the Qatari Ambassador to Nepal, and heads of security agencies. A contingent of the Nepali Army also accorded a guard of honour.
President Paudel leaves for Kathmandu from Doha
President Paudel had departed for Doha on Monday at the invitation of Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leading a Nepali delegation accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel.
During the summit, Paudel addressed the main session of the conference, convened under the United Nations General Assembly’s framework, and participated in a high-level roundtable focused on advancing the three pillars of social development: poverty alleviation, productive employment and decent work for all, and social inclusion.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also paid a courtesy call on President Paudel during his visit. Additionally, the President visited the Qatar National Museum on Wednesday.
