Govt prioritises to strengthen country’s economy: Finance Minister Mahat

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the government's priority is to strengthen the country's economy. Minister Mahat shared, "The government is engaged in the preparation of budget for the coming fiscal year. The main focus of the budget will be strengthening the economy." During the meeting with office-bearers of the Editors Society of Nepal on Thursday, he mentioned that the government's common minimum programme will be brought to the consensus of the ruling alliance parties. The office-bearers of the Society congratulated and wished Minister Mahat a successful term. Society's patron Kiran Vaidya, Chairperson Puru Risal, Senior Vice-Chair Pushpa Raj Pradhan, General-Secretary Shyam Kaji Dotel, among others were present on the occasion. READ ALSO:

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