Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali, who is on an official visit to Japan, has called on the Nepali diaspora to invest in Nepal.

Speaking at a function in Tokyo on Sunday, he shed light on the latest political developments and priorities of the communist-led government in Nepal. He urged the non-resident Nepalis to partner with the government for the country’s economic development to realise the motto “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali”.

Gyawali urged the non-resident Nepalis to promote investment, and transfer of technology and skills in the priority sectors of Nepal. He also requested them to act as goodwill ambassadors for promoting Nepal in Japan.

On the occasion, Ambassador of Nepal to Japan Prativa Rana, President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association Bhawan Bhatta, NRNA Asia Pacific coordinator Kiran Bikram Thapa and President of NRN National Coordination Council Japan Tashi Wangdi Lama also delivered their remarks.

Speaking at another function organised by the Nepali Embassy in Japan, he also highlighted the significance of his official visit to Japan. Gyawali expressed his hope that the visit would explore new areas of cooperation for mutual benefit.

According to the Nepali Embassy in Japan, the minister also thanked the government of Japan for its assistance in socio-economic development of Nepal.

Tadahiko Ito, member of the House of Representatives and deputy secretary of Japan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship League, stressed the need for parliamentary exchanges between the two countries. Members of the Nepali community in Japan, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal Masamichi Saigo, Japanese politicians, representatives of various institutions, academicians, and

businessmen attended the reception.