Nepal ambassador stresses on exchange of business delegations

Says Pakistan should invest in economy, particularly hydropower sector

MULTAN: Ambassador of Nepal Sewa Lamsal Adhikari has urged Pakistani businessmen to invest in different sectors of the Nepalese economy, particularly the hydropower sector, which offers lucrative opportunities.

Addressing members of the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), she said that although the trade volume between Pakistan and Nepal was currently not at a satisfactory level, the situation could improve as the two countries had tremendous potential in areas of trade, tourism, investment and cultural promotion.

Adhikari stressed on the exchange of business delegations for enhancing trade and promotion of investment opportunities between Nepal and Pakistan. She opined that agriculture and tourism were the main areas where both countries could collaborate but logistical issues, lack of communication and insufficient marketing were some hurdles to expansion of bilateral trade.

The ambassador emphasised the need for exchanging business delegations for enhancing trade and promotion of investment opportunities between Nepal and Pakistan.

She further stated that agriculture and tourism are the main areas where both countries can collaborate.

Also speaking on the occasion, MCCI President Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi stated that Pakistani products, particularly leather and leather goods, carpets, pharmaceuticals, textiles, pashmina lawn, textile made-ups and allied products have great potential.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 8^th, 2017.

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