Kathmandu, 2 April : Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said improving the crisis-ridden economy is his priority and commitment.
“The suggestions and collaboration of the private sector is needed for this,” he reiterated in a meeting with a delegation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) here today. He added that he would bail out the crisis-ridden economy taking the private sector on board.
“I will not allow your self-confidence to sap; I will be constantly in dialogue with you. I have expected your full cooperation in fulfilling my resolve to improving the economy,” Finance Minister Mahat said. On the occasion, FNCCI president Shekhar Golchha, on behalf the entire private sector, extended congratulation and best wishes to the newly-appointed Finance Minister, and also briefed him on the latest economic condition.
He suggested injecting money in the market and reducing the interest rate through the joint initiative of the Central Bank and the government. The FNCCI has urged for pursuing work so as to increasing the liquidity in the cooperative and micro finances.
