Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation for investment in areas such as private sector development, energy, tourism, digital economy, and infrastructure.
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Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation for investment in areas such as private sector development, energy, tourism, digital economy, and infrastructure.
Chairman Dhakal emphasized this during a high-level meeting with senior officials of the world's financial and development institutions while participating in the World Bank Annual Meeting 2025 held in Washington DC, United States.
Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal, Governor of the Nepali National Bank Dr. Bishwath Poudel, Finance Secretary Dr. Ghanshyam Upadhyay and other high-ranking officials, along with the Federation's Chairman Dhakal, participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, Chairman Dhakal met with senior representatives of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
'The World Bank Annual Meeting 2025 has presented its economic priorities and global partnership issues. We have also strongly expressed our views. There has been extensive discussion on the global economic scenario, mobilization of financial resources for development, and the role of the private sector in sustainable economic growth,' he said.
On the occasion, President Dhakal also met with Nadaba Mpofu, Managing Director of British International Investment (BII), former Managing Director of IFF and current President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde.
On the occasion, he discussed Nepal's economic prospects, the strength of the financial sector, and sustainable investment opportunities.
President Dhakal said that Nepal's participation in the 25th Annual Meeting has emphasized its commitment to sustainable economic growth and deepening ties with international financial institutions, and that these discussions are expected to pave the way for increased cooperation and investment.
The participation of the Federation in international meetings will help strengthen Nepal's economic diplomacy, attract foreign investment, and strengthen cooperation between the private sector and multilateral institutions. Which will establish Nepal as an emerging hub of economic opportunities,' he said.
The federation stated that the meetings marked an important step towards presenting Nepal's economic priorities and strengthening international partnerships.
