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NRNA to Hold 12th Global Conference and Mega Convention in Kathmandu
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has announced that its 12th Non-Resident Nepali Global Conference and the large international general convention will be held in Kathmandu.
The Association shared the information at a press conference in Kathmandu on Monday, stating that the conference and convention will take place from Falgun 30 to Chaitra 2.
Organizing Committee and Preparations
The Association stated that a high-level organizing committee has been formed under the chairpersonship of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
It further said that the NRNA Secretariat will serve as the secretariat of the organizing committee. Preparatory work for the conference and convention is progressing gradually, according to the Association.
Conference Focus Areas
NRNA President Badri KC said the conference will focus on the following areas:
- The Act related to non-resident Nepalis
- Constitutionally guaranteed economic, social, and cultural rights obtained through non-resident Nepali citizenship
- Joint investment by non-resident Nepalis
- Tourism and health
- Transfer of knowledge, skills, and technology
- Connecting youth born abroad with Nepal
Position on Overseas Voting Rights
President KC said the unity convention would create pressure on the government to address the problems faced by non-resident Nepalis.
He emphasized that the Government of Nepal should provide voting rights in elections to Nepalis living abroad. According to him, out of around 8 million Nepalis currently abroad, most are residing overseas while retaining Nepali citizenship.
He said it is a natural right for Nepalis living abroad to participate in Nepal’s electoral process and expressed confidence that, in the changed context, the right to vote from abroad will be ensured.
Remarks on Skills, Knowledge, and Investment
President KC said developed countries around the world have become prosperous with the contribution of immigrants. He claimed that non-resident Nepalis can make a significant contribution to national development by bringing back knowledge, skills, technology, and capital earned abroad, and stated that they are fully prepared to invest in Nepal.
Key Points
- The 12th NRNA Global Conference and international general convention will be held in Kathmandu from Falgun 30 to Chaitra 2.
- A high-level organizing committee has been formed under the chairpersonship of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
- The NRNA Secretariat will serve as the secretariat of the organizing committee.
- The conference will focus on legal provisions, constitutional rights, investment, tourism, health, and knowledge/skill/technology transfer.
- The NRNA president reiterated the demand for overseas voting rights and stated readiness for investment in Nepal.
