Washington DC (USA), Oct 27 : Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel has requested the Nepali diaspora here to help the current government's effort to develop the country. The government formed in collaboration between CPN (UML) and the Nepali Congress is for political stability and advancing development endeavours of the country.
Minister Paudel, who is here to
attend the annual meetings of World Bank and the International Monetary Fund,
asked the Nepali diaspora to help the development of their motherland through
investment in the country. The interaction was hosted by the Nepali Embassy in
DC.
Stating that the current government
is working to carry out development as per the people's wishes and move forward
on the path of prosperity, Minister Paudel suggested that the skills, capital
and
knowledge acquired here should be used in Nepal as there are ample
investment opportunities in the fields of energy, tourism, and information
technology.
In addition, he expressed the
commitment that the government will facilitate the investors with high
priority.
Responding to queries from the
participants, the Minister of Finance called upon them to invest with
confidence as there is a favourable investment environment in Nepal with
assurance of returns.
Also speaking at the event,
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, said that more capital is needed for the
economic and social development of Nepal for which the support of non-resident
Nepalis is necessary.
During the interaction, the
participants inquired about Nepal's current tax system, investment-friendly
environment, performance of staff and technology, among others. (RSS)