President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal emphasized Nepal’s burgeoning stature as a promising investment destination, underpinned by its wealth of natural resources, skilled workforce, market access, and advantageous trade agreements.

Addressing China (Yunnan)-Nepal Industrial Cooperation Promotion and Enterprise Matchmaking Meeting held as part of the China-South Asia Business Forum in Kunming, Dhakal said, “Nepal’s wealth of natural resources, educated workforce, market access, and preferential trade agreements with China and India make it a promising investment destination.”

Dhakal lauded the sister city relationship between Kunming and Nepal’s Pokhara, characterized by agreements promoting cultural exchange, tourism, and research and development collaboration. 

He underscored the increasing connectivity facilitated by direct air routes between Kathmandu and Kunming, as well as the potential for future direct flights between Pokhara and Kunming.

Dhakal spotlighted the growing potential for Chinese tourism in Nepal, exemplified by Sichuan Airlines’ recent maiden flight to Pokhara during the Chinese ‘Dragon Boat Festival’.

He further outlined compelling investment opportunities spanning diverse sectors, such as energy, tourism infrastructure, transportation, trade facilitation, SMEs, ICT, and agriculture.