KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Baskota has asserted that the government is preparing for the implementation of 5G soon. He said that the expansion of ‘4G’ technology was accorded highest priority by the government.

Minister Baskota said that the recently held Nepal Investment Summit had also emphasized on the development and expansion of information and technology in the country.

Inaugurating the Nepal Mobile Congress-2019 organized here today by the Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei, Minister Banskota said the government was working towards making Nepal a digital country.

Seeking cooperation from all sectors to achieve the vision of ‘Digital Nepal’, Baskota sought support from investors, private sectors in development, and expansion of information and technology.

According to the Minister, the government was seeking investment in information technology and launch a new information and technology act to end the existing hassles, if any, prevailing at the policy-level.

“Nepal is paving its path towards Nepal digital economy. Information Technology would be optimally employed in education, health, agriculture, tourism, forest, irrigation and energy sector,” the Minister observed.

Reminding that Prime Minister KP Oli had instructed to bring into effect the digital framework within five years, Minister Baskota expressed his confidence that Nepal would make a stride in the field of information and technology.

Huawei, which has been working in Nepal since 1999, has its presence in more than 170 countries across the globe.

The four-day event showcases the works carried out by the Chinese telecom giant.

Huawei’s Executive Chief for Nepal, Denny Deng, urged all sides for digital economy and shared about the activities of the Huawei.