Kathmandu, July 24
Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Honorary Consul of Indonesia to
Nepal, is elected the new Dean of the Honorary Consul Corps Nepal (HCCN).
The 17th Annual General Meeting of the HCCN held at
Hotel Marriott Kathmandu on Tuesday elected Dhakal the leader of the
organisation. Dhakal is the Chairman of the IME Group and President of the
Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).
Outgoing Dean Vishnu Agarwal handed over the deanship and
organisation's logo to Dhakal, marking a smooth transition in leadership.
With 62 Honorary Consuls/Consul Generals representing
countries without residential diplomatic missions in Nepal, HCCN plays a
pivotal role in promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Nepal
and these nations, the organisation said in a statement on Tuesday.
Speaking at the programme, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Arzu Rana Deuba, acknowledged the significant contributions of Honorary Consuls
and Consul General in enhancing Nepal's international relations. She emphasised
the importance of economic diplomacy in attracting foreign investment from the
represented countries.
Outgoing Dean Vishnu Kumar Agarwal underscored the values of
service, volunteerism, and goodwill that define HCCN's initiatives.
Likewise, Dhakal pledged to strengthen partnerships with the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to capitalise on emerging opportunities for Nepal's
economic growth and development.
"I assure you the HCCN will actively lobby for
increased FDI and the signing of Bilateral Investment Agreements (BIAs) with as
many countries as possible. Our efforts will bring substantial investment into
Nepal and contribute to our nation’s economic growth," he said.
According to him, by attracting FDI, the country brings in
capital, expertise, technology and global best practices.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 25 July 2024.
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