Ambassador Nepal presents credentials before UN Tourism Secretary General

By TRN Online, Apr 29: Ambassador of Nepal to Spain Shanil Nepal presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism),  Zurab Pololikashvili, during a ceremony held at the UN Tourism Headquarters in Madrid on Monday.

Following the presentation, Ambassador Nepal held a cordial meeting with Secretary-General Pololikashvili, during which he conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal. Ambassador Nepal extended an invitation to the Secretary-General to visit Nepal at a convenient time.

Secretary-General Pololikashvili congratulated Nepal on achieving a milestone in welcoming a record number of international tourists in 2024, marking a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. He lauded Nepal’s efforts in revitalising its tourism sector and its contributions to global tourism.

Ambassador Nepal highlighted Nepal's strategic emphasis on diversifying its tourism offerings, including the promotion of spiritual and cultural heritage, as well as the country's rich biodiversity. In this context, he proposed Nepal as a potential venue for future high-level summits and conferences organised by UN Tourism. The Secretary-General welcomed the suggestion and expressed interest in exploring this further.

The two dignitaries also exchanged views on expanding collaboration between the Embassy of Nepal and UN Tourism, with Secretary-General Pololikashvili underscoring the importance of sustained and effective communication to enhance partnership and coordination in various initiatives related to Nepal.