Mr Kunal Kayal, Honorary Consul of Jordan to Nepal (right), welcoming Non-resident Ambassador of Jordan to Nepal, Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani. (Photo: Courtesy of AIDIA)
In a move to deepen economic ties, Jordan will soon host a Nepali business delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities, signaling a new phase in bilateral relations. The announcement came during a high-profile ceremony in Kathmandu celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Jordan’s non-resident Ambassador to Nepal, Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani, underscored the critical role of the private sector in driving economic cooperation. “Governments will create enabling policies, but the real actors are the private sector,” he said, “Jordan offers vast opportunities in tourism, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, and we welcome Nepali businesses to explore them.”
During his visit, Ambassador Abdelghani presented his credentials to Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel and inaugurated the Honorary Consulate of Jordan in Kathmandu—a milestone expected to enhance diplomatic and commercial engagement. He also praised the contributions of around 3,000 Nepali workers in Jordan and reaffirmed efforts to strengthen the 2017 Labor Agreement for greater transparency and expanded job opportunities.
Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of Nepal’s State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, commended Jordan’s proactive diplomacy in the Middle East and its growing trade ties with Nepal. “Jordan’s constructive approach to bridging trade and investment gaps is commendable,” he said.
Kunal Kayal, Honorary Consul of Jordan to Nepal, highlighted strategic opportunities in renewable energy, tourism infrastructure, and agriculture modernization. “Sector-specific collaboration can unlock significant value for both economies,” he noted.
A renewed economic partnership
Nepal and Jordan established diplomatic relations in 1965 but have seen limited economic engagement until recently. Jordan’s diversified economy—spanning pharmaceuticals, mining, ICT, and financial services—attracts around $2 billion in annual foreign investment and serves as a key logistics hub in the Middle East. With growing consular and commercial activities, both nations are poised for stronger economic cooperation in the years ahead.
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