KATHMANDU: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, arrived in Kathmandu today on a two-day state visit.

Qatari Emir is visiting Nepal at the invitation of President Ram Chandra Paudel.

During the visit, the Emir of the State of Qatar is scheduled to hold talks with President Paudel at Shital Niwas.

President Paudel is also scheduled to host a State Banquet in honour of the Emir of the State of Qatar.

Similarly, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ tomorrow (April 24).

Following the talks, both leaders will witness the signing ceremony of bilateral Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.

The Emir will depart for Qatar from Kathmandu on April 24.