KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel is hosting a high-level, 14-member delegation from Nepal for an official visit to Israel from 12–18 July 2025, in conjunction with Muni Expo 2025—the flagship annual event of the Federation of Local Governments in Israel—taking place from 15–17 July 2025.
This is the first time such a delegation, comprising senior officials responsible for policy and planning from Nepal’s Ministry of Urban Development and the National Planning Commission, as well as mayors from various municipalities, will participate in a focused program on municipal innovation and urban resilience.
Muni Expo, Israel’s largest and most significant event of its kind, brings together mayors, municipal leaders, and policymakers from around the world.
This year’s theme, “Local Compass,” will explore critical issues such as crisis response, local-national coordination, and combating antisemitism. Delegates will engage with over 150 Israeli and international companies and startups, gain insights into innovative and groundbreaking municipal projects, and build global partnerships.
In addition to attending the Muni Expo, the Nepali delegation will visit several key sites and institutions including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Shafdan Wastewater Treatment Facility, the Municipal Innovation Center, and the Police Station in Sderot.
These visits aim to provide first-hand exposure to Israel’s advanced urban management technologies and innovative infrastructure solutions.
The delegation will also visit the site of the Nova music festival, where, on October 7, 2023, the Hamas terrorist group carried out a brutal attack, killing hundreds of innocent people.
On the same day, Hamas terrorists also murdered 10 Nepali nationals in Kibbutz Alumim. Hamas and other terror groups still hold 50 hostages, including Nepali national Joshi.
This visit marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between Nepal and Israel in the fields of sustainable urban development, capacity building, and knowledge exchange at both municipal and national levels.
The Embassy of Israel in Nepal believes this visit will pave the way for continued collaboration across a wide range of sectors, bringing mutual benefits to both countries.
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