NRNA President Urges Prioritizing Remittances and Skills for National Development at Kathmandu Convention
Summary
The 12th General Convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association in Kathmandu highlighted the importance of utilizing remittances and skills of Nepalis abroad for the country's development, urging separate policies for diaspora investment.
Key Points
- The 12th General Convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has started in Kathmandu.
- NRNA President Mahesh Shrestha emphasized the importance of prioritizing remittances and skills of Nepalis abroad for national development.
- Shrestha urged the government to formulate policies recognizing the Nepali diaspora as an integral part of Nepal's development.
- He highlighted that the annual income of roughly 8 million Nepalis abroad exceeds 2 trillion in foreign currency and must be utilized properly.
