 There are two nations proving the power of friendship, Israel and Nepal. My name is India and today we are going to see how these two nations are creating a powerful alliance. Israel is a small country in the Middle East. It is both modern and ancient. Nepal is a mountainous country located in between India and China. First is a land bursting with color and culture and indescribable scenery. But did you know that Nepal was Israel's first friend in South Asia? On June 1, 1960, Nepal became the first South Asian country to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Nepal has also proven their friendship by continuing to support Israel at the United Nations. And beyond this, Israel and Nepal share some similarities. Nepal is home to the highest place on earth, Mount Everest, and Israel is home to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. But more importantly, Israel and Nepal share a bond between their people. Thousands of Israelis travel to Nepal each year, and there are also thousands of Nepalese who live here in Israel. Seriously, Israelis love Nepal so much that they created a TV series that shows the lives of a Jewish family living in Nepal, even featuring Israeli actress Gal Gadot. And now, there is one extraordinary Nepali woman who I would like to introduce you to. Namaste, Salom. I'm Anjan Sakir, Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Israel. She was voted Diplomat of the Year in Israel, and I have more than 2,000 friends Most of us are lucky just to have a few friends, but for Ambassador Anjan, it is her love for people that drives her diplomatic mission. Few months back, Nepal was badly hit by the pandemic. I wanted to send medical supplies to Nepal, and with the help of friends in Israel, we were able to raise $1.5 million in the medical supplies within two months. Even though she has a small team, the reach of her friendship went far. I believe connecting the people is one of the most important things to do as an ambassador. I look forward to seeing the bright future of Nepal-Israel relations, and I'm glad to be a part of this journey. From the lowest point in the world to the highest, Israel and Nepal carry a special connection. And with incredible leaders like Ambassador Anjan bringing Israel and Nepal together one friend at a time, this connection is sure to grow. This is the power of friendship and alliance. This is Inside Israel. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time.