Kuwaiti diplomat Al-Shamali commences duties as the non-resident ambassador to Nepal.
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Hey there! Let's chat about a recent development in international relations. The Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, has taken on an additional role as the non-resident ambassador to Nepal. On Wednesday, he presented his credentials to Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel, marking the start of his new assignment.
The Kuwaiti Embassy in New Delhi shared that during the meeting, Al-Shamali expressed warm greetings from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as reported by KUNA. He also expressed good wishes for President Paudel's health and prosperity, as well as Nepal's continued growth.
Al-Shamali expressed Kuwait's appreciation for its bond with Nepal and emphasized the country's commitment to intensifying bilateral relations, aligning with the aspirations of both nations' leaderships and peoples. The discussion between the two sides during the credential ceremony focused on the current state of bilateral relations and potential opportunities for collaboration in various spheres.
In the realm of labor migration, hundreds of thousands of Nepali workers are employed in Kuwait, playing a significant role in Nepal's remittance economy. However, concerns over issues like wage theft, forced labor, and insufficient worker protections have clouded this relationship[5]. Improving these protections is a potential avenue for collaboration.
Both nations also have an opportunity to engage in economic development, with investments in infrastructure, tourism, and trade being possible areas of interest, leveraging Kuwait's resources and Nepal's strategic location in South Asia[5].
Encouraging cultural exchanges could be another way to deepen their understanding and foster goodwill, potentially stimulating more partnerships in areas like education and tourism[1][4]. Strengthening diplomatic support, such as facilitating visas and consular services, can also enhance relations and ease travel and business between the countries[3].
In essence, while the economic relationship is advantageous, addressing labor rights and expanding cooperation across various sectors will be essential for stronger and more balanced bilateral ties. So, here's to the future of Kuwait and Nepal's relationship—may it grow stronger and more intertwined!
- The Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, who was recently appointed as the non-resident ambassador to Nepal, reaffirmed the strengthening of bilateral relations between Kuwait and Nepal during his meeting with President Ram Chandra Paudel in Delhi.
- Al-Shamali's ambassadorship to Nepal offers a chance for polishing diplomatic relations between the two countries, extending to facilitating visas, consular services, and encouraging cultural exchanges, such as in education and tourism.
- The Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, presented his credentials in Delhi to the Nepalese President, marking the start of his assignment as the non-resident ambassador to Nepal; this transition comes at a time when both countries are exploring ways to strengthen their ties beyond the economic benefits provided by the significant number of Nepali workers in Kuwait.
