Russian delegation meets Prime Minister Prachanda’

Kathmandu. The delegation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Russia had a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ today.
During the meeting at Prime Minister’s residence Baluwatar, the delegation discussed with the Prime Minister various aspects of Nepal-Russia relations and investment issues. On that occasion, Prime Minister Dahal informed that the government is preparing for an investment conference with preparations to bring foreign investment into Nepal in various fields and asked to invest in Nepal.
“We have prepared an investment conference focusing on businessmen and foreign investors”, Prime Minister Dahal said, “We have also amended some laws to facilitate foreign investment in Nepal. The government’s policy is to support all those who are interested in investing in Nepal.”
Mentioning that Russia is continuously supporting the economic development of Nepal, Prime Minister Dahal said that there is a good opportunity for investment in the fields of road, agriculture, hydroelectric power and information technology in Nepal. Expressing his belief that the relationship between Nepal and Russia will be strengthened in the new situation, Prime Minister Dahal stressed the need to further expand mutual cooperation and relations.
The meeting was attended by the President of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Russian Federation Sergey Katirin, President of Nepal Confederation of Industry and Commerce Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Russian Ambassador to Nepal Alexey Novikov and others.