Kathmandu, Feb. 15
The Nepal-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and
Industries (NSCCI) held its 10th Annual General Meeting and Life
Members Certificate Distribution Ceremony in Lalitpur on Saturday, marking a
decade of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between Nepal and
Switzerland ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in
2026.
Speaking on the occasion, Danielle Meuwly,
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nepal, highlighted the evolution of bilateral
relations from development assistance to economic partnership. She noted
Switzerland’s longstanding contributions, including trail bridge projects
benefiting millions, support for federal governance, and investments in small
and medium-sized enterprises.
"Switzerland will continue to support
to entrepreneurship development in Nepal. We are partnering with concerned
agencies to foster competition and competitiveness so that Nepal can produce
world class goods," said Meuwly.
NSCCI President Khem R. Lakai outlined
progress in promoting bilateral trade, investment and partnerships, as well as
future priorities. He stressed on enhanced economic and development cooperation
between the two countries and said, "Swiss development cooperation has
been instrumental in Nepal's socio-economic development," he said.
Participants called for greater emphasis on
education partnerships, sector-focused networking and trade promotion.
Vice-President of NSCCI Sushil Thapa announced plans to organise a Nepali
business delegation to Switzerland in 2026, focusing on hospitality and tourism
to foster direct business-to-business engagement.
Thapa recalled the role of Swiss geologist
Toni Hagen in laying the foundations for cooperation in the 1950s. He also
cited collaboration in climate resilience, tourism development such as the
Mundum Trail, and institutional strengthening.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 16 February 2026.
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