Trekking Agencies' Association of
Nepal (TAAN) organized a dinner reception in Kathmandu on Friday in honor of
the President of Union of Asian Alpine Associations Dr In-Jeong Lee.
At the program, TAAN honored Dr Lee
with Letter of Appreciation in recognition of his credible efforts and
inspirational leadership to protect mountain environment, mountain communities
and mountain diversities of the world. "Himalayan countries like Nepal are
the most vulnerable to the climate change and we believe such a responsible
organization like UAAA will consistently provide successful leadership to
address the challenges," reads the Letter of Felicitation.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and
Civil Aviation Ananda Prasad Pokharel presented the Letter of Felicitation to
Dr Lee. Minister Pokharel also presented Letter of Felicitation, posthumously,
to South Korean adventurer Park Young-Seok – the first man in the world to
climb all 14 eight-thousanders and Seven Summits, and trek to both poles. He
went missing while opening a new climbing route in Mt Annapurna in 2011.
Minister Pokharel presented the
Letter of Felicitation to Park's wife. He also presented Token of Love, on
behalf of TAAN, to Choe Yong Jin, ambassador of South Korea to Nepal.
Speaking at the program, TAAN
General Secretary Karna Bahadur Lama said TAAN's relationship with UAAA began
two years ago when TAAN former President Ramesh Dhamala visited UAAA assembly
held in Tokyo in 2014. "Last year also, our former president visited UAAA
assembly held in Seoul where TAAN was granted 'observer member' status,"
he added. "Nepal, which lies in the lap of the Himalayas, needs to enhance
cooperation with UAAA for effective development and promotion of tourism in
mountain areas. UAAA's support is crucial for us in fighting the impacts of
climate change and global warming in our country."
Similarly, UAAA President Dr Lee
thanked TAAN for the wonderful program and said his association was keen to
work with TAAN.
Likewise, Minister Pokharel said
UAAA's support would be crucial for Nepal to fight the impacts of climate
change and global warming. Stating that Nepal has been failing to exploit its
tourism potential to the fullest, he said efforts are being made to promote
Lumbini – the birthplace of Buddha – as the pilgrimage destination.
Delivering his vote of thanks, TAAN
President Chandra Prasad Rijal said TAAN was keen to work with UAAA and learn
from its expertise in mountain areas.
Sadhuram Sapkota, officiating
secretary of tourism ministry; Govinda Bahadur Karki, director general of
Department of Tourism; Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) board members Ghanendra
Shrestha and Rajendra Sapkota; former President of TAAN Sitaram Sapkota; and
representatives of different associations were present at the program.
Similarly, office-bearers, executive
committee members and staffers of TAAN Secretariat were present at the program.
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