On the occasion of the National Day of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organized a grand reception at Hotel Grand Hyatt on 20 September 2017.
The program commenced with the national anthem of Oman and Nepal. Welcoming the invited guests, H.E. Mrs. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to the Sultanate of Oman, highlighted the salient features of the constitution of Nepal such as federalism, inclusive administration, gender equality, multi-party democracy, independence of judiciary, rule of law, democracy and development. While speaking about Nepal-Oman relations, H.E Dhakal expressed her confidence that in the days ahead bilateral relations will grow stronger to the mutual satisfaction of both the countries and people. The Ambassador extended her best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said for his personal health, happiness and well-being as well as continued peace and prosperity to the people of the Sultanate. Her Excellency urged all guests to visit Nepal. After the speech, Guest of Honour Hon. Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Mahrazi, Minister of Tourism; and Her Excellency Dhakal jointly cut the ceremonial cake.
The Embassy also utilized the occasion to promote Nepal’s tourism and culture by displaying large-framed photographs of main tourist destinations, mountains, Nepali handicrafts in the hotel hall-way. Video of Nepal’s main tourist attractions and products was played on the screen inside the program hall throughout the program.
Around 200 guests including the guest of Honor Hon. Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Mahrazi, Minister of Tourism; Hon. Khamis bin Said bin Saif Al-Sulaimi, Member of Estate Council; Hon. Saleh bin Mohammed bin Talib Al-Zakwani Member of Estate Council; H.E. Salim bin Nasser bin Said Al-Kahali, Member of A’Shura Council; H.E. Hilal bin Nasser bin Abdulla Al-Sadrani, Member of A’Shura Council; H.E. Dr. Hamad bin Said bin Sulaiman Al-Aufi, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; H.E. Eng. Hilal bin Mohammed bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi, CEO of the Public Authority of Mining; H.E. Ambassador Skeikh Hilal bin Marhoon bin Salim Al-Mamari, Chief of West Asia Department, MOFA; H.E. Ambassador Skeikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Ali Al-Qatabi, Chief of Asian Department, MOFA, members of the diplomatic corps in Muscat, Business persons, friends and well-wishers of Nepal from various sectors, media representatives and Nepalese nationals attended the Reception.
Embassy of Nepal, Muscat
20 September 2017