German Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. Bärbel Kofler Arrives in Nepal for Four-Day Official Visit

EDUCAST,  Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany, is arriving in Nepal today for a four-day official visit from October 28 to October 31, 2026.

During her visit, Dr. Kofler will assess German-Nepali development cooperation, focusing on women’s rights, health, and post-disaster recovery following the Bhote Koshi flood. The German government has provided 11.061 million Euros for immediate humanitarian aid and long-term reconstruction of healthcare and energy infrastructure in affected regions.

Key Highlights of the Visit:

• Field Visit to Nuwakot District: Dr. Kofler will inspect flood-affected areas in Nuwakot, engaging with local representatives, health workers, and victims to review humanitarian needs.

• Kathmandu Engagements: She will visit German-supported health institutions and hold discussions with government and civil society leaders regarding healthcare improvements.

• Socio-Political Dialogues: Discussions will cover broad development challenges, transitional justice, and insights from last year’s Gen-Z movement in Nepal.

Dr. Kofler, who previously visited Nepal in 2022, has been a member of the German Parliament since 2004 and State Secretary since 2021. This visit aims to further deepen the long-standing bilateral partnership between Nepal and Germany.