Kathmandu – Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, held a courtesy meeting with Swiss Ambassador to Nepal, Danielle Meuwly, at Singha Durbar.

During the meeting, Ambassador Meuwly congratulated Minister Ghising on his appointment and wished him a successful tenure. Discussions covered the progress of ongoing Swiss-supported projects, potential areas for both short-term and long-term cooperation, investment opportunities, and broader bilateral relations.

Minister Ghising thanked Switzerland for its continued support in Nepal’s development. He highlighted that the government formed after the Gen Z movement has prioritized holding elections, rebuilding public and government infrastructure damaged during the protests, promoting good governance, and restoring hope among youth.

He also requested Swiss assistance in promoting electric vehicles, encouraging the use of electricity as a household fuel, applying Swiss tunnel technology in Nepal’s road network, advancing green hydrogen energy, and supporting training programs to create jobs through small-scale industries.

Currently, Switzerland is supporting Nepal through programs such as small irrigation projects, bridge construction, technical cooperation in the Siddhababa tunnel, and skill development training for employment. Ambassador Meuwly assured that Switzerland remains committed to supporting Nepal in the fields of energy and infrastructure development.