Kathmandu, Aug 6: An Export, Investment, Tourism and Employment promotion programme entitled “Business Interaction and Networking event” was recently organised at Nepal House, Muscat, Oman. The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat had organized the programme.
The event focused on information dissemination related to the opportunities of export from Nepal and investment avenues in Nepal, and establishing connection between the Nepali and Omani businesspersons.
On the occasion, Chargé d’Affaires, Bishesh Kumar Sah shared that Nepal has prioritized Oman as an important partner for exploring the possibilities of trade and investment and expressed his happiness about the first visit of a high-level delegation from Nepal, reads the press release issued by Nepali Embassy in Muscat.
He also presented on the investment opportunities available in Nepal. He mentioned about the process of investment, institutional arrangements and why Nepal is an attractive destination for Omani investment. After the presentation, he expressed his heartfelt condolence on the untimely demise of Nadhira Al Harthy, first Omani women to summit Mt. Everest and other famous mountaineers who lost their lives in a mountain avalanche. Similarly, Govind Ghimire, President of Federation of Entrepreneurship Nepal (FEEN), presented on the potential of export trade from Nepal enlisting few products with comparative advantages.
He further explained how FEEN has been promoting export economy of Nepal. Likewise, Rabindra Shakya, President of Federation of Handicrafts Association Nepal also delivered a presentation explaining the unique and traditional craftsmanship of Nepal in terms of handicrafts, reads the statement. He presented a list of handicraft items that has high potential for trade in Oman and GCC. An array of Nepali products was put on display for the participants to view.
During the networking session, guests enquired about the products and expressed their willingness to explore the possibility of business. The trade delegation interacted with the participants to establish a relation for possible future ventures. A dinner including Nepali dish, Mo:Mo, was served for the guests. The event was emceed by Usha Adhikari, Third Secretary.
The high-level trade delegation had arrived Muscat, Oman on August 3. The Embassy organized a B2B Interaction with Lulu Hypermarket on August 4.
More than 70 participants including high-level trade delegation from Nepal, CEOs, Directors, Managers and representatives of business houses and hypermarkets in Oman, media persons and Nepali businesspersons attended the event, according to the press release.
