header banner
ECONOMY

Export promotion is govt’s priority: Finance Minister Poudel

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said export promotion is the priority of the government.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said export promotion is the priority of the government.


During his meeting with a delegation from the Federation of Export Entrepreneurs Nepal (FEEN) on Monday, Minister Poudel said that the government is positive about the demand to organize an international-level business fair in Nepal for the export promotion. He said that a decision will be taken after holding consultations with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.


Related story

Local govts should prioritize skill development, market promoti...


In the meeting, the delegation led by FEEN President Ram Bahadur Gurung proposed the government to host a business fair of international-level in Nepal. Gurung said that hosting the event would help promote Nepali products in the international market. 


The delegation insisted that the government was expected to take measures to find an international market for Nepal’s indigenous products, expand the market for Nepali goods and services and for convenience of exports.


The FEEN estimates that it costs around Rs 198 million to organize the international fair. 

Related Stories
POLITICS

Reducing trade deficit is govt's priority: PM Deub...

ECONOMY

Palm oil export restriction by Indonesia to affect...

ECONOMY

Farmers lament inability to export produce to Indi...

ECONOMY

Budget gives tax incentives for export promotion,...

ECONOMY

Prez Bhandari stresses on promotion of export to r...