Nepal and the Netherlands on Thursday held a discussion on investment opportunities and partnerships between the two countries.

Chandra Prasad Dhakal, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Marten Van Den Berg, ambassador of the Netherlands for Nepal, India, and Bhutan decided to explore investment opportunities and foster collaboration for Nepal's economic growth. The meeting was held at the federation secretariat.

During the meeting, Dhakal emphasised the immense potential for investment in Nepal across various sectors, including energy, tourism, manufacturing, ICT, and agribusiness.

Dhakal highlighted Nepal as a highly attractive investment destination, citing ongoing efforts in infrastructure development, digital transformation of the economy, promotion of agro-based industries, and overall industrial growth.

He emphasised the importance of skill development for Nepali workers in semi-skilled and high-skilled jobs, seeking support from the Netherlands in these areas.

Dhakal expressed the federation’s strong desire to establish robust business linkages between the private sectors of Nepal and the Netherlands.

He urged Berg to explore partnership opportunities with the business chambers of the Netherlands, envisioning collaborative initiatives that would drive economic growth and bilateral trade.

Ambassador Berg responded positively, affirming his commitment to facilitating Dutch investment in Nepal by actively engaging with the private sector in the Netherlands.

Berg expressed his intention to leverage his position to encourage Dutch businesses to explore the vast potential of the Nepalese market, taking into account the favourable investment climate and emerging opportunities.

Ambassador Berg also shared his plans to consult with the economic unit in New Delhi, with the aim of extending support to startups and other businesses in Nepal.

Leveraging existing networks and resources, he intends to foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurship and innovation, thereby contributing to the overall economic development of Nepal.