Nepal promotes tourism, trade in Mexico

Kathmandu, July 11

The Embassy of Nepal in Washington, D.C., which is concurrently accredited to Mexico, has organised a diplomatic and economic promotion mission in Mexico.

The mission, led by Acting Ambassador of Nepal Sharad Raj Aran, was held from 3 to 6 July and brought together government officials, business leaders, investors, tourism professionals, academics and civil society representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation between Nepal and Mexico.

The programme themed 'Connect Nepal – Via Tourism and Investment' began in Cancún on July 3 with an investment and tourism forum attended by around 40 business leaders, tourism executives, government officials and local representatives.

Addressing the forum, Aran presented investment opportunities in Nepal in sectors including tourism, hospitality, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, information technology and sustainable development. He also called for increased tourism exchanges between the two countries and discussed the potential for cooperation between Cancún and Nepal's tourism sector.

Participants at the event expressed interest in expanding business and tourism links with Nepal, said the Embassy of Nepal in a statement.

Likewise, a second programme was held in Mexico City on July 6, attracting around 150 participants, including business executives, entrepreneurs, representatives of business associations, diplomats and members of Mexico's mountaineering community.

During the event, plans were announced to establish a sister-city agreement between Heroica Zitácuaro in Mexico's Michoacán state and Dhankuta in eastern Nepal.

According to the organisers, the proposed partnership aims to promote cooperation in tourism, culture, education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, youth exchange and local economic development. The agreement is also expected to facilitate exchanges between local governments, business delegations and cultural groups.

On the sidelines of the visit, Ambassador Aran held meetings with officials from Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation through trade, investment, tourism, education and cultural exchanges.

The embassy said the initiative reflects Nepal's efforts to strengthen engagement with Latin America and expand economic and diplomatic relations with Mexico.

Indra Prasad Kattel, Director of International Relations at the Gandhi Mandela Foundation, coordinated with the mission and facilitating cooperation between the embassy and public and private sector stakeholders. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 12 July 2026.