Pokhara: Pakistan has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Gandaki Province in key sectors, including tourism, agriculture, education, healthcare, startups and trade, while exploring new opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic relations with Nepal.
H.E. Mr. Mohammad Aamir Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Surendra Raj Pandey, Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, in Pokhara. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding friendly and cordial relations between Nepal and Pakistan.
According to the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal, discussions explored opportunities to enhance cooperation with Gandaki Province, particularly Pokhara, in tourism, agriculture, education, health, startups and trade.
In a separate meeting, Ambassador Khan also met Mr. Umraj Bastola, President of the Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), to discuss ways to strengthen trade and economic ties between Pakistan and Nepal.
The discussions focused on promoting business-to-business (B2B) engagement, expanding bilateral trade and exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual economic interest.
Ambassador Khan also highlighted the longstanding friendship between Nepal and Pakistan, emphasizing their shared cultural heritage, including Buddhist and Hindu traditions. He underscored the importance of promoting cultural exchanges and strengthening people-to-people contacts.
The meetings reflect Pakistan’s interest in deepening engagement with Gandaki Province and its business community, particularly in tourism, investment, trade and broader economic cooperation.
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