Nepal has put forward a proposal seeking investment from the United Arab Emirates for the development of the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project. The request was presented in Abu Dhabi during a courtesy meeting between Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and the Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Details released by the Home Minister's secretariat indicate that the talks extended beyond energy infrastructure. Alongside the request for power sector capital, Home Minister Gurung outlined additional areas for potential bilateral cooperation, specifically pointing to agriculture, the service industry, and security technology. The diplomatic discussions took place as Home Minister Gurung conducted an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Further announcements regarding specific financial commitments or project frameworks between the two countries have not yet been released following the Abu Dhabi meeting.
Nepal Urges UAE Investment for Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met UAE Foreign Trade Minister Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi in Abu Dhabi.
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In short
- Nepal sought UAE investment for the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met UAE Foreign Trade Minister Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
- Talks in Abu Dhabi also covered cooperation in agriculture, services, and security technology.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-urges-uae-investment-for-budhi-gandaki-hydropower-project-20261114
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