KATHMANDU, March 10: The Embassy of Nepal in Doha marked the Nepal Day Celebration on March 8 in Qatar. The event was organized coinciding with the conclusion of Doha Expo 2023.

The Embassy of Nepal said that as many as 500 people attended the Nepal Day Celebrations including the ambassadors of different countries to Qatar and the commissioners general of several countries running their pavilions in the Doha Expo.

Inaugurating the Nepal Day Celebrations, Deputy Secretary General of Doha Expo, General Mohammad Al Saad, praised Nepal's active participation in the Expo.

During the event, Nepal's Ambassador to Qatar, Dr Naresh Bikram Dhakal, said that the celebration was crucial for Nepal and briefed the participants on Nepal's geographic situation and natural heritages while sharing about the investment opportunities in Nepal. 

Nepali cultural events, dances, processions and parades were also performed on the occasion.

Commissioner General of Nepal pavilion, Krishna Kumar Subedi, said that the event played a crucial role in bringing the Qatar government on board as a development partner of Nepal.

The Nepali business community has expected more investment from the Middle East in Nepal after the event.

Inaugurated on October 2, the Doha Expo has participation of more than 100 business firms from 80 plus countries across the world.

 
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