The Melbourne Summit-2025 has been completed with a focus on innovation and sustainable development. The program was organized by 'Himalayan Outreach International' International Australia in Melbourne's Ascot Vale in the presence of Nepalese, Australian and US parliamentarians, mayors, public representatives, entrepreneurs and experts from various fields.
Inaugurating the program, the International Director of Himalayan Outreach, Dean Ghising, said that such programs will contribute to the field of innovation and sustainable development. Similarly, NRN Australia Vice President and Victoria State Coordinator Maniratna Sapkota mentioned that Australia-Nepal relations are harmonious and said that Nepali cultural activities will be of special importance in multicultural Australia.
Omkrishna Prasain, an activist and board member of Nepal Sports University, mentioned that Nepal-Australia relations can be further strengthened through sports. Also, he suggested that knowledge should be exchanged for the upgrading of sports education. Kashi Adhikari, a representative from America, pointed out the need to build peace and harmony at the international level.
Similarly, Pradeep Bastola presented a concept paper with the idea that innovation is the cornerstone of sustainable development. In the discussion on rural-urban planning, Hari Kandel, the chief administrative officer of Baglung Municipality, gave a speech, while Khim Gharti Magar, the ward chairman of Dor Patan Municipality, presented a documentary. 
Bangladeshi journalist and entrepreneur Sharmin Mishu presented a concept paper on the possibilities and challenges of international trade. Social activist Niru Tripathi shed light on Nepal-Australia diplomatic relations. In the
program, Kathleen Mathew Wade, Member of Parliament of Victoria Province, openly praised Nepali culture . She mentioned that she has a special emphasis on the Nepali community. Prakash Jwala, a former minister and federal MP from Nepal, said that the Melbourne Summit was a historic opportunity. He said that this program has special importance for innovation and sustainable development. Chairperson of
program Urmila Tamang informed that a similar conference will be organized in America and Nepal in the future. National Sports Council member from Nepal Dipendra Bisht, former mayor and councilor of Wandim City Council Jenny Barrera, Councilor Jasmine Hill, Chairman of Film Producers Association Nawal Khadka, Chairman of Lions Club of Werribee Raymond Low and others attended the event. was .
