Nepal’s Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, held a courtesy meeting with Cyprus’s non-resident Ambassador to Nepal, Evagoras Vryonides, at the ministry in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Kartik 10, 2083 BS. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports, the meeting focused on bilateral relations, cooperation in education and opportunities to strengthen academic ties between the two countries. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing educational collaboration and promoting opportunities for Nepali students interested in pursuing higher education abroad.

During the meeting, Ambassador Vryonides expressed Cyprus’s willingness to support Nepal’s higher education sector and requested further facilitation for Cypriot students interested in studying in Nepal. Minister Pokharel emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring access to quality higher education for Nepali students and stated that the ministry was working to facilitate foreign study opportunities, including the provision of No Objection Certificates (NOCs). The ambassador also expressed appreciation for the cooperation received from Nepal and conveyed confidence that collaboration between the two countries would continue in the coming days.

The meeting highlighted the potential for closer educational engagement between Nepal and Cyprus, particularly in higher education and international student mobility. However, the ministry’s press release does not announce any finalized scholarship agreement, specific scholarship quotas, new student visa arrangements or formal bilateral education treaty. The discussions instead reflected the two countries’ interest in maintaining and strengthening educational cooperation.