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The Embassy of Israel in Nepal has celebrated the 77th Independence Day of the State of Israel and the 65th Diplomatic relations between Nepal and Israel on 15 May 2025, hosting a special reception in Kathmandu. The chief guest of the program was Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav.

High-ranking government officials, political leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, media representatives, and friends of Israel joined the celebration.

 Ambassador Shmulik Arie Bass stated, “The strength of Israel lies not only in the military might but in the unity, innovation and the spirit of our people. Together with Nepal, we are committed to improve the reality for a better future for all.”

The Embassy solemnly remembered the Hamas Terrorist attack on October 7, 2023. Two moving video testimonies- one from a Nepali survivor, Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary and another from an Israeli survivor, Noa Beer were screened, offering firsthand accounts of the horrors of the Hamas terrorist attack, the brutality they endured and their stories of survival. A heartfelt video message from the sister of Bipin Joshi, the Nepali national still held hostage by Hamas, appealed for his safe release, together with all the audience.

Nepal and Israel established diplomatic relations on 1 June 1960. The Government of the State of Israel established its Embassy in Kathmandu in 1961.

Naaya Aayam Multi-disciplinary Institute (NAMI) held its convocation ceremony at Hotel Yak and Yeti, marking the graduation of 90 students from its undergraduate programs in Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Business Administration, and Environmental Science. The programs are run in affiliation with the University of Northampton (UoN), UK, for over a decade.

The event was chaired by Captain Rameshwar Thapa, with Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba as the chief guest. NAMI’s Academic Head, Nischal Khadka, opened the ceremony, encouraging graduates to move forward with purpose and resilience.

In her address, Deuba highlighted the role of modern technology in preparing students for future challenges. Chairperson Thapa also congratulated the graduates, acknowledging their academic and personal growth.

The Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN), in collaboration with the India-Nepal Centre of PHDCCI, hosted a high-level symposium titled “An Aspiring Nepal: How to Benefit from Economic Reforms?” on May 10, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu.

The event brought together a distinguished group of policymakers, economists, and industry leaders from both Nepal and India to deliberate on Nepal’s ongoing economic reform agenda and the prospects for enhanced regional economic cooperation.

Sanjeev Sanyal, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, delivered the keynote address, offering valuable insights drawn from India’s own reform journey. Other key speakers included Binod Atreya (BFIN), Binod Chaudhary (CNI), Prakash Kumar Shrestha (NPC), and Prasanna Shrivastava (Embassy of India).

A focused panel discussion led by Atul K. Thakur (PHDCCI) explored critical themes such as policy innovation, financial sector reforms, and opportunities for regional growth. Panelists featured representatives from FNCCI, NRB, CBFIN, Nepal SBI Bank, and Visa Inc.

The symposium emphasized that economic reforms are vital for Nepal’s sustainable growth, job creation, and long-term development. Stronger collaboration between India and Nepal was highlighted as a key enabler of more effective reform outcomes. Speakers also underscored the need for inclusive and actionable strategies to ensure the success of Nepal’s reform efforts.

The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal hosted on May 8 an event at Patan Museum in Lalitpur to celebrate Europe Day. Europe Day officially falls on May 9th, and marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which in 1950 laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. The occasion holds special significance this year as it is 75 years since the signing of the Declaration.

Chief Guest of the event was Vice President of Nepal, Mr. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav. Other attendees include Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, ministers and other representatives of the government of Nepal, diplomats including ambassadors of EU Member States, civil society, the private sector, media, as well as youth participants, and various other friends and partners of the European Union. The program featured a presentation on a youth-centered environmental campaign, reflecting the European Union’s commitment to sustainability and youth engagement in Nepal.

In her remarks,  Veronique Lorenzo, Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, stated: “Nepal is a trusted partner of the European Union. Through our Global Gateway initiative, we support Nepal’s prosperity agenda, working together with EU Member States and European Development Finance Institutions.” The Ambassador said: “As global challenges grow, so does the EU’s determination to remain a reliable, consistent, and principled partner.”The Europe Day celebration underlined shared values and the ongoing collaboration between the European Union and Nepal, EU said in a press statement.