FinMin Khanal meets with Singaporean President
Summary
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal met with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the World Bank Group's annual meeting to discuss Nepal's political and economic priorities, emphasizing rapid development through human capital, infrastructure, energy, trade, and liberalism. Khanal also engaged with the International Finance Corporation to discuss partnerships supporting Nepal's private sector.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal met Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Bank Group annual meeting.
- They discussed political developments and economic priorities in Nepal.
- President Shanmugaratnam emphasized five key areas for rapid economic prosperity: human capital, infrastructure, energy, trade, and liberalism.
- Minister Khanal also held talks with IFC representatives about supporting Nepal's private sector growth.
- Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel and other officials were present during the IFC meeting.
