Nepal Mountain Academy trains 21 Malaysian officials in rescue skills, strengthening bilateral ties
The nine-day training, conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian government, took place in Godawari, Lalitpur, and Nagarkot, Bhaktapur.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Mountain Academy, under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, recently provided rescue training to 21 employees from Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.
The nine-day training, conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian government, took place in Godawari, Lalitpur, and Nagarkot, Bhaktapur.
During a ceremony today, Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka awarded certificates to the participants.
In his speech, Minister Khadka highlighted Nepal as a premier destination for mountain trekking, rich in both natural and cultural heritage. He emphasized the vital role of mountain training institutes in ensuring safe and sustainable tourism while developing skilled professionals in the field.
Minister Khadka expressed confidence that the training would contribute to long-term tourism development internationally and strengthen Nepal-Malaysia relations.
He noted that such initiatives would not only enhance Himalayan tourism but also foster greater international cooperation, reaffirming Nepal’s readiness for future collaborations.
Founded in 2058 BS, the Academy has trained over 5,000 individuals in mountain trekking, according to its chairman, Ungi Chiring Sherpa.
The Academy, which offers academic degrees in adventure tourism up to post-graduate levels, also provides specialized rescue training.
The event was attended by the Academy’s Executive Director Arjun Rai, Campus Head Shiv Prasad Jaisi, and staff from the Malaysian Embassy in Nepal.
