Energy Minister, South Korean Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation

Kathmandu, Aug 26: Ambassador of South Korea to Nepal, Park Tae Young paid a courtesy call on Minster for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka.

At the meeting held at the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday, various matters related to bilateral collaboration were discussed, the minster’s secretariat said.

Also discussed during the meeting was the preparation of Global Infrastructure Corporation Conference (GICC), 2025 to be held in Korea from September 16-18.

On the occasion, Ambassador Young apprised the Minister of confirmation of participation from 35 countries in the conference so far.

The Ambassador expressed the confidence that Nepal could emphatically utilize the opportunity to present its energy projects at international forum.

The secretariat further informed that discussion was also held on various projects Nepal has advanced with the Korean assistance along with Upper Trishuli Hydropower Project and Transmission Line Project.

Extending gratefulness for ongoing Korean cooperation and investment in Nepal, Minister Khadka expressed his commitment to advance the collaboration being made in the transmission line and other energy infrastructure projects to a positive direction.

The minster expressed his hope for attracting further volume of Korean investment in energy, water resources and irrigation sectors.