NRNA Global Conference Concludes with 12-Point Declaration Focused on Investment and Diaspora Engagement
The 12th Global Conference and Grand International Unity Convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association concluded in Kathmandu on Monday, issuing a comprehensive 12-point declaration aimed at strengthening investment, diaspora engagement, and the welfare of Nepalis living abroad.
The declaration outlines key commitments to promote investment by Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs), safeguard the rights and welfare of migrant workers, enhance collaboration among the Nepali diaspora, and foster greater organizational unity.
A major highlight of the declaration is a call for the Government of Nepal to introduce legal and policy reforms to create a more favorable investment climate for NRNs. Conference participants emphasized the need to attract diaspora investment in critical sectors such as job creation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure development.
To facilitate this, the conference proposed the establishment of a dedicated mechanism to manage NRN investments. It also urged the government to amend existing laws and regulations to simplify procedures related to opening bank accounts and repatriating investment returns.
Participants also expressed concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East, stressing the urgent need for stronger coordination among NRNs, the Government of Nepal, and international agencies. The declaration underscored the importance of ensuring timely rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of Nepalis facing crises abroad.
The conference further pledged to work closely with host countries, international organizations, and Nepal’s authorities to guarantee the safety, rights, and dignity of Nepali migrant workers worldwide, while also improving their working conditions.
Another key focus of the declaration is the engagement of second-generation Nepali diaspora. The conference highlighted initiatives to connect youth born abroad with Nepal’s language, culture, and history through educational programs, cultural exchanges, and digital platforms.
Reaffirming its long-term vision, the NRNA committed to promoting diaspora investment in sectors such as hydropower, agriculture, tourism, information technology, and innovation-driven industries. The organization also pledged to collaborate with the government to build a more investment-friendly environment.
The declaration emphasized a collective commitment to harness the knowledge, experience, and capital of Nepalis around the world to contribute to building a prosperous, inclusive, and self-reliant Nepal. It also reiterated the resolve of NRNs to work together for the country’s development while protecting the rights and interests of Nepalis living abroad.
According to organizers, a total of 4,286 representatives participated in the three-day conference held from March 14 to 16. More than 400 delegates attended in person in Kathmandu, while the remaining participants joined virtually.
