Kathmandu:Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Dr Bärbel Kofler, is arriving in Nepal today for a four-day visit.
According to National News Agency RSS, during her stay, Dr Kofler will focus on Germany-Nepal cooperation, women’s rights, and health issues. The impacts of the Bhotekoshi flood will also be a focal point of her discussions, as the German government has provided 11.061 million Euros in financial assistance for flood response efforts.
The visit will include discussions on enhancing development collaboration between Nepal and Germany. Dr Kofler plans to meet with representatives from the Nepalese government, civil society, and international and local partners to explore these possibilities.
Dr Kofler’s itinerary includes a visit to Nuwakot, where she will assess humanitarian assistance needs and engage with local government officials, health workers, and affected citizens. In Kathmandu, she will visit local health institutions supported by German development cooperation and engage in conversations with government and civil society representatives in the health sector.
Additionally, Dr Kofler will participate in discussions regarding Nepal’s development processes and challenges, including the Gen Z movement and transitional justice. This visit is anticipated to be significant for the long-term development partnership between Germany and Nepal.
Dr Kofler has been a member of the German Parliament since 2004 and has served as the Parliamentary State Secretary since 2021. She has been involved in coordinating Germany’s bilateral and multilateral development policy cooperation. Her previous visit to Nepal in 2022 included discussions with various partners, laying the groundwork for continued collaboration. This year’s visit aims to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.