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Referring to the long-term power trade agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government of India, Dhakal said it opens up opportunities for investment in hydropower and renewable energy by making Nepal's vast energy potential accessible to the market. Similarly, he mentioned that the power trade agreement with another neighboring country, Bangladesh, is in its final stages.
Dhakal also highlighted Nepal's cultural heritage, natural beauty, and youthful and energetic workforce, suggesting that investments in the development of tourism, agriculture, and information technology infrastructure could yield significant benefits.
Mentioning the recent amendments to some old laws that were considered obstacles to investment, Dhakal stated that the Nepal government, in cooperation with FNCCI, is committed to creating an investment-friendly environment in the country.
He also mentioned that a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) framework, prepared with the initiative of FNCCI, has been approved by the Council of Ministers. This framework will help ensure the security of foreign investments and create a conducive investment environment.
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">He pointed out Nepal's strategic location between two emerging economic giants, China and India, which allows Nepal to benefit from their markets, tourism, and development.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">He also mentioned that a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) framework, prepared with the initiative of FNCCI, has been approved by the Council of Ministers. This framework will help ensure the security of foreign investments and create a conducive investment environment.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">OPEC Fund President Abdul Hamid Alkhalifa, while discussing the investments made by the OPEC Fund in Nepal, expressed readiness to increase investments in Nepal's renewable energy, hydropower, and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.</span></span></span></span></p>
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