Exportable products necessary to build national economy: UML Chairman Oli

Published On: March 14, 2022 10:16 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, March 14: CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said production of exportable goods is imperative to prop up the national economy. He said it during a program organized by the Department of Industry, Commerce and Supply of the party on Sunday.

He stressed the need for augmenting agricultural products, which is the base of a country's economy. Physical infrastructures, connectivity, human resources, modernization of agriculture, promotion of digital initiatives are also important pillars to ensure economic prosperity.

According to him, it is an achievement to have Nepal recommended to be upgraded to the status of developing countries from the least developed country (LDC) status. Nepal also made satisfactory progress on 14 indicators in relation to the achievement of SDGs.

He hoped that the economic activities would return to normalcy soon as the number of COVID-19 cases have subsided significantly in recent days.

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