PM Shah responds to lawmakers in HoR, pledges diplomatic solution to border disputes
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledged a diplomatic solution to Nepal's border disputes with India and addressed various national issues in the House of Representatives.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledged to resolve Nepal's border disputes with India through diplomatic dialogue.
- He acknowledged mutual land encroachments between Nepal and India and emphasized amicable negotiations.
- The government aims to curb misuse of visit visas and is working to facilitate visa-to-labor permit conversions abroad.
- A 5% VAT on electricity consumption above 50 units aims to strengthen Nepal's electricity infrastructure.
