Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, is leaving on a week-long official visit to Oman today, leading a four-member Nepali delegation, to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference.
The visit comes at the invitation of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Government of Oman, to attend the conference, themed ‘Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership,’ is being held in Muscat.
During the conference, Minister Rana will address the plenary session titled ‘Amplifying the Voice of the Global South,’ highlighting Nepal’s perspectives on regional and global cooperation. Her participation underscores Nepal’s commitment to strengthening ties with Indian Ocean littoral states and fostering maritime partnerships.
In addition to her conference engagements, the Foreign Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, and Minister for Energy and Minerals, among other senior officials.
The discussions are expected to focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are also anticipated to be signed during the visit, further bolstering Nepal-Oman ties.
As part of her itinerary, Rana will hold a virtual meeting with Nepali Ambassadors and Heads of Mission based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. She will also address the Nepali community residing in Muscat, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting the diaspora.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this visit aims to strengthen Nepal’s diplomatic and economic ties with Oman and other participating nations, while promoting Nepal’s interests on the global stage.
Minister Rana will return home on February 20.
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