Kathmandu [Nepal], November 13 – Minister for Information and Communications Dr. Bikram Timilsina held separate bilateral meetings with his Qatari and Estonian counterparts to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT).
Timilsina met Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, according to a press release issued by the Nepali Embassy on Thursday.
During the meeting, Timilsina thanked the Qatari government for providing relief materials to people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood on August 26.
He also recalled the April 2024 state visit to Nepal by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries ahead of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
Timilsina also praised Qatar’s progress in telecommunications highlighting the sector’s importance for a geographically diverse country like Nepal.
In a separate meeting he held discussions with Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. Timilsina said Nepal could learn from Estonia’s experience in technological development and digital transformation.
Both sides exchanged views on potential areas of cooperation, including telecommunications.
Timilsina is scheduled to return to Kathmandu from Doha on Thursday night.
