Kathmandu, Nov. 2
Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, held virtual
and in-person discussions with Nepali American IT professionals and business
owners employed in various companies in the United States and other countries.
The discussion held on Wednesday shed light on the
progress of the IT sector in Nepal and the contributions of Nepali-American
business owners in its development, informed the Embassy of Nepal in Washington
DC of the USA.
"The Minister underscored the political stability
in Nepal and the government's unwavering commitment to fostering the growth of
IT solutions, attracting investments from IT companies to contribute
significantly to creation of rewarding jobs and the overall economic
development of the nation," read the statement issued by the Embassy.
The Minister also attended a meeting at the US Chamber
of Commerce headquarters in Washington, DC where he witnessed the presentation
of the Accreditation of the American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham) by
the US Chamber of Commerce.
Ajit Shah, Founder Chairman of AmCham Nepal, received
the accreditation from the Senior Vice President and Head of International
Affairs John Murphy of the US Chamber. With this, AmCham Nepal has become the
130th chapter receiving the US Chamber accreditation.
During the event, Foreign Minister Saud emphasised the need for increased engagement between the
private sectors of the two countries. The Minister invited US businesses to
explore investment opportunities in Nepal, including in energy, IT, tourism and
other priority sectors.
With this accreditation, Nepali private sector has
been institutionally connected with the business federation of the world, further
strengthening Nepal–US economic linkages, helping to promote trade and
investment between the two countries.
Shah shared during the function that AmCham Nepal will
organise the first-ever US-Nepal Economic Summit in the first half of 2024
where American businesses around the world will visit Nepal to explore
investment and trade opportunities.
According to the Embassy, the function, moderated by
Ambassador Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President of the US Chamber, was also
attended by the Ambassador of Nepal, Sridhar Khatri and the US Ambassador, Dean
Thompson.
Also on the same day, the Minister Saud held a meeting
with Senator Chris Van Hollen, during which they discussed the overall context
of bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of exchange between the
parliaments.
FM Saud also interacted with the Nepali American business
community at the Embassy. During the interaction, he emphasized the
government's initiatives to promote investments in Nepal. The Minister responded
to a wide array of questions and concerns raised by the participants regarding
the investment climate and opportunities in Nepal.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and
Human Rights at the Department of State Uzra Zeya and Senior Director at
National Security Council Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher called on the Minister
at the Embassy.
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