The MoU was signed by the president of NMA Nima Nuru Sherpa and Chairman of SAF Chea En Seok.The MoU aims at collaboration between the organizations for the sustainability of Nepali mountain tourism.
As per the MoU, NMA will build an emergency rescue center with exclusive financial support from SAF. The NMA will finalize the place for the proposed rescue center.
NMA will also upgrade Kim Migon’s corner at the International Mountain Museum (IMM). The SAF will also host the NMA team in Korea for a knowledge exchange program.
SAF has also agreed to support the NMA financially in conducting various mountaineering training in Nepal and managing welfare funds established by the NMA.
Heads of both organizations expressed their gratitude to each other and hailed the act as crucial for the sustainability of Nepali mountain tourism.