Malaysian Businesspersons Meets PM Oli

Kathmandu: A delegation of Malaysia-Nepal Business Council met Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on July 5. During the meeting, they discussed investment potential in Nepal.

The meeting was held at PM’s residence Baluwatar. According to the PM Secretariat, the 20-member delegation led by Executive Chairperson of the Paradise Group Company of Malaysia, Pradip Kumar Kukreja, informed PM Oli that they had arrived in Nepal to learn about business atmosphere here in detail and for the meaningful trade relations between the two countries.

PM Oli informed foreign businesspersons that Nepal government had made legal and structural reforms to encourage and facilitate foreign investment. PM Oli also stated the investment climate in Nepal was improved and favourable at present.

The delegation showed interest in pouring money in waste (plastic) management, IT park and tourism. The issues like tourism, agriculture, IT, workforce and garment also featured during the discussion.

The delegation arrived in Nepal for three days at the coordination of Nepali Embassy in Malaysia. Also attending the discussion were PM’s chief Advisor, Bishnu Rimal, and Advisor on Economic Affairs, Dr Yubraj Khatiwada.