Kathmandu, Aug. 9
Chandra Prasad Dhakal,
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FNCCI), held a meeting with Imaculada Riera Rene, Executive Director of the
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Kathmandu on Friday.
The discussion focused
on economic cooperation, trade, investment, small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), and long-term partnerships between Nepal and Spain, the FNCCI said in a
statement.
During the meeting, Dhakal
highlighted the importance of strengthening Nepal-Spain relations through the
private sector. He noted that collaboration with Spain could introduce
technology, capital, and experience to Nepal.
According to the
statement, Dhakal acknowledged the initial draft of the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and confirmed plans
for both parties to sign it after a detailed review.
“This proposed MoU
covers practical aspects such as trade promotion, investment, market
information exchange, delegation support and cooperation among SMEs,” he said.
He also mentioned that the MoU would facilitate Spanish businesses’
understanding of Nepal and help Nepali businesses use Spain as a gateway to
Europe.
Both sides identified
sectors like tourism, infrastructure, hydropower, renewable energy,
agricultural processing, and information technology as areas for investment.
Rene expressed interest in expanding business cooperation and stated the MoU
would enhance coordination between the two private sectors.
Former FNCCI President
Chandi Raj Dhakal and FNCCI Treasurer Bharat Raj Acharya attended the meeting.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 August 2025.
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