Nepal and China sign agreement to Develop Mountain Tourism

Nepal and China have signed an agreement to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of mountaineering and tourism.

President of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Ang Tshering Sherpa and Leader of Delegation and General Secretary of China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA), Zhang Min Sien, yesterday signed the protocol agreement in presence of Tourism Secretary Suresh Man Shrestha.

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The agreement aims to exchange projects by sharing information on mountain climbing and other techniques. Information related to mountain environment and its effects on climate would also be shared. The agreement would also promote exploration of ideas and approaches to boost tourism in both the countries.

In a bid to make mountaineering a safe profession, training and rescue techniques would also be exchanged between the nations, a joint statement released by NMA and CTMA said. Common issues and agendas affecting mountain tourism would also be explored, the statement said. In order to develop creative mountain climbing activities, it is very important that CTMA and NMA deepen their friendship by forging mutual understanding, it said.

“The friendly relationship between the two organizations will help in providing livelihood to the people residing in the mountain region of both the countries,” said Ang Tshering Sherpa, President of NMA.

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Source: The Economic Times

UIAA focuses on Mountain Environment and Climbing

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The general assembly of International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) being held at Flagstaff, Arizona will focus on mountain environment, climbing and mountaineering ethics, access to nature, mountaineering expeditions, training standards.

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

The meeting will discuss on youth climbing and mountaineering mobilization, ice climbing development, UIAA safety standards, medical and anti-doping, along with other mountain related issues. The meeting is being organized A joint Nepali team of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is taking part at the meeting to be held till October 18.

NMA President Ang Tshering Sherpa, First Vice President Santa Bir Lama, Central Executive Board Member Pemba Dorje Sherpa, and Secretary Suresh Man Shrestha and Under Secretary Ram Prasad Sapkota from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), are jointly representing Nepal in the assembly.

Sherpa who is also an Honorary Member of UIAA will give a presentation focusing on mountain, cultural and other tourism products of Nepal.

NMA is also proposing the general assembly for an approval to hold UIAA General Assembly 2016 in Kathmandu.

During the meeting, representative from Tourism Ministry will give a presentation on the government’s plans and policies for the development of mountain tourism in Nepal.

Source: Nepalmountainsnews