The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani held talks with Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday afternoon.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Amir welcomed the President and the accompanying delegation, pointing to the importance of this visit which will develop and advance cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields for the interest of their peoples.
For her part, the President expressed her thanks to the Amir for inviting her to visit Qatar, stressing her confidence that the visit will contribute to promote friendship and cooperation ties between Nepal and Qatar to a wider perspective.
They discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in various fields, especially in the areas of investment, education, agriculture, food security and exchange of experiences.
HH the Amir held a session of official talks with the President of Nepal. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance and develop bilateral relations in various fields, especially in education, agriculture, food security investment and exchange of experiences. pic.twitter.com/9P3SwYdqPk
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Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari praised Qatar's efforts to protect the rights of expatriate workers, including Nepalese workers and lauded the legislation and measures taken by Qatar in this regard. The talks also dealt with a number of issues of common concern.
Following the session of talks, the Amir and the Nepal President witnessed the signing of an agreement and a memorandum of understanding between the governments of the two countries.
An agreement on the cancellation of visa for holders of diplomatic, private and official passports and a memorandum of understanding in agriculture and food security were signed.
The MoU aimed at supporting agricultural development and cooperation between the two countries.
The talks and the signing ceremony were attended by a number of ministers.
The Amir also hosted a luncheon banquet at the Amiri Diwan in honor of the President of Nepal and her accompanying delegation.
The banquet was attended by a number of ministers and businessmen.
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