28th June 2025, Kathmandu
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) has successfully conducted its first international B2B (Business-to-Business) visit to Turkey, marking a major milestone in Nepal’s global entrepreneurial outreach.
CNIYEF Nepal B2B Turkey Visit
This strategic initiative was aimed at promoting Nepalese entrepreneurship, fostering bilateral business relations, and exploring investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
Connecting Nepalese Startups And Businesses to Global Markets
Led by CNIYEF President Ashish Agrawal, the delegation included eight emerging entrepreneurs from key industries such as information technology (IT), construction, finance, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and trade. The primary goals of the visit were to:
Connect Nepalese young entrepreneurs with international business communities
Promote Nepal’s startup and innovation ecosystem
Identify foreign investment and trade collaboration opportunities
Facilitate knowledge exchange and global market access
High-Level B2B Meetings In Istanbul, Turkey
During the visit, the Nepalese delegation held important B2B meetings and institutional discussions with several of Turkey’s leading business organizations, including:
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC)
TUGIAD (Turkish Young Businessmen Association)
ASKON (Anatolian Lions Businessmen Association)
MUSIAD (Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association)
These interactions focused on trade promotion, joint ventures, and bilateral SME cooperation in areas such as:
Agro-processing and manufacturing
Construction and infrastructure development
Technology transfer and digital innovation
Tourism and hospitality business development
Investment in Nepalese SMEs and startups
The meetings also highlighted the investment potential of Nepal, especially in sectors aligned with sustainable growth and digital transformation.
Bilateral B2B Networking And Partnership Building
The visit enabled direct B2B networking between young entrepreneurs from Nepal and Turkey, creating pathways for collaborative business models, cross-border innovation, and mutual investment. Discussions also focused on enhancing exports from Nepal, import substitution strategies, and establishing strategic trade partnerships.
Insights From CNIYEF Leadership
CNIYEF President Ashish Agrawal described the Turkey visit as “a transformative experience that opens new doors for global collaboration, long-term learning, and market diversification.” He emphasized that such exposure is essential to empower Nepalese youth in business, encourage international partnerships, and boost economic diplomacy through entrepreneurship.
Engagement With The Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Community In Turkey
In addition to institutional visits, the CNIYEF team engaged with members of the Nepali diaspora in Turkey. Key discussion points included:
Diaspora investment in Nepal’s startup ecosystem
Advisory and mentorship roles by NRNs
Global support for entrepreneurship development in Nepal
The interaction highlighted the importance of the global Nepali community in mobilizing investment, sharing technical expertise, and building international business networks for Nepal.
Positioning Nepal For International Business Growth
This historic B2B mission reinforces CNIYEF’s commitment to global business integration. By promoting Nepalese enterprises on the international stage, this visit contributes to building a globally competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nepal. It also aligns with national priorities of enhancing foreign direct investment (FDI), SME internationalization, and youth-led economic development.
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