Kathmandu, July 5
A delegation from the Malaysia–Nepal
Business Council called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Saturday and discussed
investment opportunities and prospects in various sectors of Nepal.
During the meeting held at the Prime
Minister's residence in Baluwatar, the 20-member delegation led by Pradeep Kumar
Kukreja, Executive Chairman of Malaysia's Paradise Group, informed the Prime
Minister that they were visiting Nepal with the intention of exploring
meaningful business ventures, fostering bilateral relations, and gaining a
detailed understanding of Nepal’s business environment.
According to a statement issued by PM's
secretariat, he said that the government has been undertaking legal and
structural reforms to promote and facilitate foreign investment as part of
Nepal’s journey towards prosperity. He urged the delegation to invest in Nepal
and assured them that the government is always ready to work in collaboration
with the business community to identify and implement necessary improvements
and facilitation measures in the future.
The delegation expressed interest in
working in sectors such as plastic waste processing, information technology
parks, and tourism, read the statement.
During the meeting, discussions were also
held on the potential for investment in tourism, agriculture, information
technology, human resources, textiles, and other sectors in Nepal.
The delegation, which arrived in Kathmandu
on Wednesday, was facilitated by the Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia.
Prime Minister’s Chief Advisor Bishnu
Prasad Rimal, Economic Advisor Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwad, and other officials were
present at the meeting.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 6 July 2025.
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