Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, held a courtesy meeting with European Union Ambassador to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, at Singha Durbar.
Ambassador Lorenzo congratulated Minister Ghising on behalf of the European Union and wished him a successful tenure. She said, “The European Union is always ready to provide further assistance and cooperation in Nepal’s energy sector.”
The meeting discussed the strategic importance of reservoir-based hydropower projects, green energy, energy security, efficiency, and possibilities for additional EU assistance to the sector.
Minister Ghising thanked the EU for its continuous support, saying, “The priority of the government formed after the Gen-G Movement is to advance development projects, ensure good governance, and rebuild infrastructure damaged during the movement. Alongside this, we aim to carry out policy and legal reforms, strengthen inter-ministerial coordination, and expand the electricity market.”
Highlighting Nepal’s immediate priorities, he added, “The Dudhkoshi reservoir project, with a capacity of 670 MW, is of high importance. We urge support for mobilizing funds and providing additional assistance to improve the transmission and distribution system.”
