DPM Paudel inaugurates Birat Expo 2025, highlights govt's commitment to prosperity

KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, inaugurated the 'Birat Expo 2025', organised by the Chamber of Industries Morang (CIM) in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-14m on Saturday.

Finance Minister Paudel stated that the government is committed to achieving prosperity and social justice in the country. He emphasised the government's seriousness in addressing issues in the economic, social, educational, and industrial sectors.

Minister Paudel also mentioned that the economy has improved since the formation of the current government. He noted sufficient liquidity in the banks and a reduction in interest rates to single digits. "When there is political stability in the country, it becomes easier to solve the problems seen in the economy," he said.

He also shared that the government is working to build industrial zones in each province. "The government will provide necessary support for upgrading Biratnagar Airport to an international airport, constructing an industrial zone and industrial exhibition centre, and building a road to Kimathanka," he said.

Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, expressed the view that Biratnagar needs an international airport for the economic development of the province.

Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Koshi Province President, Rajendra Raut, expressed confidence that the expo will help make the country's economy dynamic. The expo will run until February 2.

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