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Adhikari with Minister Heike Hofmann
KATHMANDU: Shiva Adhikari, the president of Nepali Samaj, Germany, has been nominated to the Integration Conference of the Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs of the Hesse state of Germany.
Issuing a statement on Monday, Nepali Samaj said Adhikari is the first Nepali member to be nominated to the Integration Conference. “This prestigious nomination marks a significant recognition of the contributions made by the Nepali community in Germany. Under the chairmanship of Minister Heike Hofmann, the Hessian Integration Conference was constituted for this legislative period at a meeting in State Hesse, Germany,” the statement added.
Adhikari, a respected figure within the diaspora in Hesse, has been actively involved in promoting integration and fostering cross-cultural understanding for over 20 years, according to the statement. “His nomination to the Integration Conference is not only an acknowledgment of his personal skills and dedication but also a tribute to the Nepali community’s role in enriching the multicultural landscape of the state,” it added.
Adhikari said in the statement that this nomination highlights the appreciation and recognition of our efforts to integrate and contribute to German society. “I am eager to bring my knowledge, perspectives and ideas to the Integration Conference and help shape policies that strengthen social cohesion in our diverse society,” he added.
The Integration Conference is a key agency addressing issues of migration and integration. It includes prominent personalities from industry, politics, research institutions, and various organizations.
