Kathmandu, Nepal | Special Correspondent:
A major regional summit aimed at strengthening South Asia’s cooperation in tourism and trade development is set to take place on 13 December 2025 in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Organized by the South Asian Business Partnership, the high-level conference titled “Strategies for Tourism and Commercial Development” will bring together distinguished citizens, business leaders, policymakers and researchers from eight South Asian countries—Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
The conference will be presided over by Golam Faruk Majnu, Executive Director of the South Asia Business Partnership, whose dynamic leadership and strategic vision have been widely recognized across the region. Organizers believe that under his guidance, the summit will play a pivotal role in expanding economic diplomacy, regional trade networks and future collaborative initiatives among South Asian nations.
One of the major highlights of the event will be the presentation of the prestigious “Asian Excellence Achievers Awards 2025”, which will honor outstanding contributions in the fields of business leadership, entrepreneurship, tourism, innovation, social impact and sustainable development across Asia.