Finance Minister Khanal holds talks with US officials, donor agencies in Washington
Summary
Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal met with US officials and donor agencies in Washington to discuss trade, investment, and infrastructure development in Nepal during the IMF and World Bank meetings.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal held meetings with US officials and donor agencies during the IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington DC.
- Khanal discussed enhancing bilateral trade and requested extension of the Nepal Trade Preference Programme with the US Department of Commerce.
- He urged the Saudi Fund for Development and JICA to increase investment in Nepal’s infrastructure and human development sectors.
- Khanal met with IMF's Asia and Pacific director to discuss Nepal's Extended Credit Facility and financial stability, with Nepal Rastra Bank Governor present.
