Kathmandu, June 23
Aiming
to bridge the gap between investors and businesspersons from Spain and the
government and the private sector of Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Madrid
organised the ´Nepal-Spain Business Forum 2026´ on Monday.
Speaking at the event, Chargé d´affaires a.i. Purak
Adhikari introduced Nepal´s industries as generational enterprises operating on
ethically sourced materials using indigenous technology.
Navin Raj Sharma, acting Executive Director of the
Trade and Export Promotion Centre, presented the statistics of Nepal-Spain
textile trade while highlighting the opportunities of
various Nepali textile articles in the Spanish market. He also presented a
range of Nepali textile and garment articles deemed most promising for Spanish
consumers.
Likewise, Govinda Ghimire, president of the Federation
of Export Entrepreneurs Nepal (FEEN), and Deva Nanda Sarawagi, vice president
of FEEN, emphasised the competitive advantages of Nepali textile and jewellery
products, particularly those made from premium natural fibres such as Chyangra
wool, Himalayan sheep wool, hemp, and nettle.
They also highlighted the growing demand for Nepali
handmade silver jewellery, prayer beads, and traditional ornaments that have
strong appeal in niche international markets.
Similarly, Pashupati Dev Pandey, President of the
Garment Association of Nepal, outlined the recent growth of Nepal’s garment
sector, noting the positive impact of legal and policy reforms.
Addressing the forum, Luis Rodriguez, Deputy Director
of International Relations at the Chamber of Commerce of Spain, informed that
Spanish consumers are increasingly receptive to unique international products
and expressed confidence that stronger business-to-business partnerships would
further enhance Nepal-Spain commercial relations.
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