“My first and foremost duty will be to take the initiative for resolving problems being faced by Nepali traders in delivering goods through Kolkata and Haldia ports and simplify the process of clearing goods in course of overseas trade,” Ghimire told an interaction jointly organized by Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal (SEJON) and Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Monday.[break]
Elaborating his agendas, Ghimire said he will make efforts for early operationalization of Vishakhapatnam port for simplifying administrative process while handling goods.
“Besides, I will also take initiative to facilitate the implementation of sub-regional trade integration that envisages strengthening connectivity among Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan, he said, adding that promoting Indian investment in Nepal and strengthening cultural ties between two countries are also in his priority.
Speaking on the occasion, NCC President Suresh Kumar Basnet urged Ghimire to make diplomatic efforts for removal of countervailing tax being levied by India on Nepali goods, recognition of quality certification issued by Nepali labs, simplification of goods clearance process at Kolkata and Haldia ports and early operationalization of Rohanpur-Sighabad railway line to boost trade with Bangladesh.
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