Nepal Home Minister Holds High-Level Bilateral Talks with UAE Minister to Strengthen Economic and Security Cooperation
ABU DHABI — Nepal’s Minister for Home Affairs, Hon. Sudhan Gurung, held a high-level bilateral meeting with the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic, trade, investment and security cooperation between the two countries.
Minister Gurung and his delegation arrived in Dubai on the night of November 13 to participate in the World Police Summit 2026, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), at the invitation of the UAE government. The visit also includes a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at deepening Nepal–UAE cooperation.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed various areas of mutual interest, including opportunities to expand economic engagement, institutional collaboration and bilateral trade. Particular attention was given to encouraging UAE investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector, including the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project, as well as agriculture, tourism, hospitality and infrastructure.
The discussions also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in technology, logistics and aviation connectivity. On security matters, the ministers exchanged views on the concept of Faceless Policing, the production of non-lethal security equipment and the modernization of security agencies through advanced, technology-driven solutions.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to building a stronger, investment-oriented economic partnership by promoting greater private-sector participation, enhancing bilateral economic cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial development initiatives.
Minister Gurung was accompanied by Nepal’s Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Tej Bahadur Chhetri; Consul General of Nepal to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, H.E. Hari Prasad Odari; the Joint Secretary and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs; and officials from the Embassy of Nepal.
Earlier, the Home Minister also visited the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, where he received briefings from embassy officials on Nepal–UAE bilateral relations, consular services and the welfare of the Nepali diaspora in the UAE. He also interacted with members of the Nepali community, discussing matters concerning their welfare and interests.
The minister’s visit is expected to provide further momentum to Nepal–UAE relations, particularly in attracting investment, strengthening economic ties and expanding cooperation in security, technology and other areas of shared interest.
