EU ambassador Lorenzo calls on Minister Khadka

Kathmandu, March 11: The European Union’s Ambassador to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, today paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka.

During the meeting, held at the Minister’s office in Singha Durbar, discussions focused on EU assistance to Nepal in the energy, water resources, and irrigation sectors. Various other issues were also addressed.

The EU has remained a reliable development partner of Nepal since the establishment of Nepal-EU diplomatic ties in 1974.

On the occasion, Minister Khadka acknowledged the EU’s support to Nepal in developing the energy, water resources, and tourism sectors. He also highlighted the EU’s cooperation in the development of clean energy, climate change response, and economic stability.

Sharing Nepal’s goal of producing 25,800 megawatts of electricity by 2035 with the EU ambassador, the Minister expressed hope for significant support from development partners to achieve this target. He also informed her that the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill has been presented to Parliament.

Ambassador Lorenzo reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to further cooperation with Nepal in addressing climate change and developing alternative energy sources. She also praised Nepal’s energy cooperation with its neighboring countries.

According to her, the EU will continue to provide loans and grants for Nepal’s energy sector, with particular interest in investing in the Upper Arun and Dudhkoshi Reservoir-based projects. The two also discussed the inauguration of the Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line, developed with EU investment, according to the Minister’s Secretariat.

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