Russian experiences important for Nepal's economic development: Dr Mahato
President of the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) Dr Upendra Mahato has stressed the need of strengthening the Nepal-Russia relationship in the coming days to translate the experiences of economic development in Russia for Nepal's benefit.
Addressing a two-day national conference of the NRNs in the Russian capital of Moscow on October 27, organised to mark the golden jubilee of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Russia, Dr Mahato urged the Russian government to help Nepal for economic development as it had always in the past.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Subash Nemwang said the bill on NRN is under debate in the parliament and expressed hope to get it endorsed soon incorporating suggestions given by the NRNs. He urged the Nepalis in foreign lands to remain committed to the development of Nepal.
Central committee member of the UML Raghubir Mahaseth urged the NRNs to take initiative to use their earnings and skills achieved in foreign countries for development of Nepal.
Vive President of Nepal-Russia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jiwa Lamichhane said contribution of the remittance sent by the NRNs has helped to sustain Nepalese economy even in critical period of insurgency. According to him, around Rs 130 billion enter Nepal every year as remittance.
Spokesperson of the NRN International Coordination Committee Dr Jugal Bhurtel said the dual citizenship demanded by the NRNs is not intended to bar Nepalese within the country who have not been able to receive citizenship from getting it, but to help solve a number of problems faced by the NRNs at present and bring flexibilities for their investment in Nepal.
Acting Nepalese ambassador to Russia Jiwan Prakash Shrestha highlighted the importance of Nepal-Russia relations and Russian support to Nepal's overall development.
Honorary representative of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) Mikhail Sergervich said Nepal and Russian can both benefit if new areas of trade between the two countries are invented including export of Nepalese medicinal herbs to Russia. nepalnews.com ia Oct 30 06
