Kathmandu, June 28: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has asked Nepal's diplomatic missions abroad to work proactively for export expansion, tourism promotion and foreign employment management since the government attaches top priority to economic diplomacy.
The Foreign Minister said so while virtually addressing Nepal's Ambassadors and Mission Chiefs on Thursday.
On the occasion, Shrestha drew the
attention of Nepali Ambassadors to work by being sensitive to the professional
welfare and security concerns of Nepali migrant workers in the countries of
destination.
The Foreign Minister pointed out
the gaps in foreign investment commitment and the actual inflow of foreign
investments and asked the diplomatic missions to be mobilized to secure the FDI
and foreign assistance as per the commitments.
Reminding the ambassadors of the
recently held Third Investment Summit, the Deputy Prime Minister also directed
the diplomatic missions abroad to establish contacts with the foreign
participants present in the Third Investment Summit and share about investment
potentials in Nepal.
Likewise, Foreign Minister Shrestha
urged the Ambassadors to remain proactive in exploring the international market
for Nepal's exportable goods; inspire potential investors to make investments
in Nepal and establish Nepal as a lucrative investment destination.
Similarly, Shrestha asked the
ambassadors to work for publicity and promotion of Nepal in the world as a
preferred tourism destination. (RSS)