Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 15, 2026 — Nepal has invited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project as the two countries discussed expanding economic and technological cooperation.
The proposal was raised during a courtesy meeting on Saturday between Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, who is visiting the UAE, and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi in Abu Dhabi.
According to Gurung’s secretariat, he also proposed cooperation with the UAE in developing Nepal’s agriculture and service sectors, as well as in security technology.
The meeting covered bilateral trade, investment and broader economic cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on modernizing Nepal’s security agencies and strengthening their use of technology.
Gurung’s secretariat said both sides responded positively to the proposal to exchange formal submissions concerning Nepal’s proposed projects and take the necessary steps to move them forward. They also expressed support for expanding cooperation in the future.
Gurung travelled to Dubai on Friday to participate in the World Police Summit.
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