Kathmandu: Non-Resident Ambassador of Denmark to Nepal, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, has emphasized the longstanding friendly relations between Denmark and Nepal, expressing his commitment to enhancing these ties at the people’s level. During a brief interaction with Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Ambassador Kristensen discussed his three-day visit to Nepal, during which he presented his Letter of Credence to President Ramchandra Paudel.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the ambassador highlighted Denmark’s positive stance on boosting investments in Nepal, particularly in sectors such as information technology, education, health, and climate change. He noted the significant potential for economic development through mountain tourism in Nepal, citing the country’s natural heritage, cultural diversity, and local lifestyle as major attractions for visitors.
Ambassador Kristensen mentioned that many Danish citizens already visit Nepal for mountain expeditions and trekking, and he intends to further encourage this trend. He also pointed out Denmark’s concern regarding climate change impacts on mountain regions, such as glacial lake outbursts, and suggested potential collaboration with Nepal to address these issues.
The ambassador identified opportunities to strengthen people-to-people relations between Denmark and Nepal, suggesting that Danish investors could be drawn to Nepal’s promising sectors of information technology, technology transfer, and renewable energy through private sector collaboration.
During his visit, Ambassador Kristensen attended a photo exhibition organized by RSS under the theme ‘Mountain Tourism: Our Pride, Our Identity,’ which showcased 96 photographs featuring Himalayan peaks and mountain tourism activities. He also toured the RSS Media Museum and learned about the services offered by RSS. RSS Executive Chairperson Dharmendra Jha welcomed the ambassador, providing insights into the museum and presenting the ‘RSS Photo Book: 16 Years of the Republic.’ Charge d’ Affaires of Nepal to Denmark, Hari Dharel, was also present at the event.