Uruguay's non-resident Ambassador Guani pays courtesy call on Minister Khadka

Kathmandu, June 3: Non-Resident Ambassador of Uruguay to Nepal, Alberto A. Guani, has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka.     

During the meeting held at the Energy Ministry in Singha Durbar today, they discussed the various issues, including collaboration in the energy and irrigation sectors between the two countries.     

On the occasion, Energy Minister Khadka pointed out the need for support and cooperation of donor agencies to meet the government's target of producing 28,500 megawatt electricity by 2035.     

He urged Non-Resident Ambassador Guani to provide technical support to Nepal in its renewable energy development sector and identify the potential for investment.     

There is immense potential in trade, investment in the energy sector, sustainable development and the tourism sector in Nepal, added Minister Khadka.     

Saying Uruguay has gained good experience in renewable energy, particularly in wind energy, Non-Resident Ambassador Guani shared that technology transfer and exchange could be based on that experience.     

He said the experience should be shared as the skill, experience and expertise of Nepalese in water resources management would be useful. High-ranking officials of the Ministry were also present at the meeting. (RSS)