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PM urges Malaysian investors to invest in Nepal

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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