Kathmandu, May 15
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav held a courtesy meeting with Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Shmulik Arie Bass at the Office of the Vice President on Friday.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, economic
cooperation, labour migration, education and training, among other issues.
Vice President Yadav said that Nepal and Israel have maintained
excellent relations based on friendship, goodwill, mutual understanding and
cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic ties on 1 June 1960. He noted
significant potential to expand cooperation in the areas of the economy, trade,
tourism, and investment, expressing confidence that both countries could
achieve mutual benefit by identifying and utilising these opportunities.
VP Yadav also stated that Nepal highly values Israel’s continued
support in providing scholarships, vocational training and capacity-building
programmes for Nepali students and professionals.
“Particularly, cooperation in agricultural technology, research and
capacity development can play a transformative role in the modernisation of
Nepal’s agricultural sector and in strengthening food security,” he said,
further noting the immense potential for collaboration between universities,
research institutions and innovation systems of the two countries.
Likewise, VP Yadav said Nepal is closely observing the evolving
situation in West Asia and remains firmly committed to the principle of
peaceful coexistence, while continuously supporting efforts aimed at promoting
peace, stability and mutual understanding.
Ambassador Bass said that Israel is willing to assist Nepal in
sectors such as agriculture, beekeeping and fisheries. He noted that many
Nepalis have acquired skills through the “Learn and Earn” programme and are now
working in various sectors in Nepal.
Bass also expressed Israel’s willingness to provide technical
assistance to Nepal in various fields.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 16 May 2026.
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