Kathmandu, July 13
Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nepal, India, and Bhutan,
Marten van den Berg, has expressed his commitment to facilitating Dutch
investment in Nepal by actively engaging with the private sector in the
Netherlands.
During a meeting with the President of the Federation of
Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, at
the latter's office on Thursday, Ambassador Berg expressed his intention to
leverage his position to encourage Dutch businesses to explore the vast
potential of the Nepali market, taking into account the favourable investment
climate and emerging opportunities.
Ambassador Berg also shared his plans to consult with the
economic unit in New Delhi, India, with the aim of extending support to
startups and other businesses in Nepal, informed Dhakal's secretariat in a
statement.
By leveraging existing networks and resources, he intends to
foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurship and innovation, thereby
contributing to the overall economic development of Nepal.
The statement said that the meeting was held to explore
investment opportunities and foster collaboration for Nepal's economic growth.
During the meeting, Dhakal emphasised the immense potential
for investment in Nepal across various sectors, including energy, tourism,
manufacturing, ICT, and agribusiness.
He highlighted Nepal as a highly attractive investment
destination, citing ongoing efforts in infrastructure development, digital
transformation of the economy, promotion of agro based industries, and overall
industrial growth.
Likewise, Dhakal expressed his keen interest in the
Netherlands' active participation in these sectors, recognising the
possibilities for mutually beneficial partnerships.
He emphasised the importance of skill development for Nepali
workers in semi-skilled and high-skilled jobs, seeking support from the
Netherlands in this area. Moreover, Dhakal expressed FNCCI's strong desire to
establish robust business linkages between the private sectors of Nepal and the
Netherlands.
He urged Ambassador Berg to explore partnership
opportunities with the business chambers of the Netherlands, envisioning
collaborative initiatives that would drive economic growth and bilateral trade.
Both parties expressed their commitment to collaboration and
investment, with the expectation that this partnership will unlock new avenues
for growth, facilitate knowledge exchange, and create mutually beneficial
opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 14 July 2023.
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