Nepali Roots Summit concludes in Munich

Kathmandu, June 5

The second Nepali Roots Summit 2026 has concluded in Munich, Germany, bringing together Nepali entrepreneurs, researchers, students and community leaders from across the country to strengthen professional networks and promote collaboration with Nepal.

The event was organised by Nepali Roots e.V., a community organisation established to connect Nepali professionals, academics, businesspeople and students living in Germany and Europe. The organisation said in a statement on Sunday that it aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, professional cooperation and long-term engagement between the Nepali diaspora and Nepal.

The summit brought together 96 participants from different German cities.

Acting Nepali Ambassador to Germany Sagar Prasad Phuyal said the government was placing greater emphasis on economic diplomacy alongside traditional diplomacy. He said the expertise, skills and international networks of the Nepali diaspora could contribute to sectors including tourism, trade, industry, energy, information technology, commerce and innovation.

Likewise, NRNA Germany President Lokmani Dhakal said closer cooperation between Nepali Roots and the organisation was necessary to address the priorities of younger generations and strengthen engagement within the diaspora.

Nepali Roots Secretary Jitendra Kasoudhan said the growing presence of Nepali professionals in leadership positions around the world highlighted the need for stronger networks and sustained cooperation in areas including research, technology, entrepreneurship and investment.

Discussions covered leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, artificial intelligence, clean energy and diaspora leadership. Speakers said stronger professional networks, mentorship and collaboration were needed to translate individual achievements into wider social and economic benefits.

Nepali Roots President Dr. Kritan Gautam said the role of the Nepali diaspora should extend beyond remittances to include contributions through research, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and global professional networks.

The summit also discussed policy measures to strengthen engagement with the diaspora, including remote voting, non-resident Nepali citizenship and the effective mobilisation of diaspora investment funds. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 6 July 2026.