Kathmandu : Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradip Kumar Gyawali has said some European nations are willing to invest in Nepal’s energy and infrastructure development. Talking to media persons upon his arrival after his weeklong visit to Portugal, Luxembourg and Belgium, Minister Gyawali said the European nations were more interested in Nepal’s energy, infrastructure and agriculture sectors.

 

Gyawali said that he had urged European leaders to allow Nepali goods into European markets as Europe was a vital trade and development partner of Nepal. The foreign minister shared that the European leaders put forth their concerns about Nepal government’s economic poli­cy, investment environment and inclusion in constitution.

 

“Nepal is willing to benefit from the economies of India and Chi­na. I found them concerned about Nepal’s ability to move ahead by maintaining geopolitical balance,” Gyawali stated. On the occasion, Gyawali said that he urged European leaders to immediately resolve the issues that have hindered Nepal’s air services to Europe. RSS