KATHMANDU: The Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, India, organized a discussion programme focused on promoting Nepal–India cooperation in trade, transit, investment, and economic partnership.
According to the Consulate, the programme, held on Tuesday, discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, transit, cargo transportation, connectivity, and investment between Nepal and India.
Participants also exchanged views on Nepal’s trade and transit infrastructure, investment opportunities, and ongoing efforts to enhance Nepal–India economic collaboration.
The event was attended by senior officials including Rajendra Raman, representatives from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, officials from Kolkata Customs, inland water transport and logistics service providers, and representatives of customs house agents’ associations from both Nepal and India.
Importers, exporters, investors, Nepali businesspersons, media representatives, and stakeholders from the public and private sectors also participated in the interaction programme.
During the event, Ravishankar Rajhans briefed participants on the facilities available at the port, ongoing infrastructure development works, and measures adopted to facilitate smoother transportation of cargo destined for Nepal.
Participants offered suggestions on trade facilitation, customs coordination, transportation management, expansion of connectivity networks, and investment promotion.
Nepal’s Consul General Jhakka Prasad Acharya responded to queries and concerns raised during the discussion.
Acharya reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to continuously supporting efforts aimed at improving trade facilitation, strengthening connectivity, and promoting bilateral economic cooperation between Nepal and India.
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