Non-resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) has asked the government to set up a “separate mechanism” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to look after matters concerning the Diaspora.

Joint delegation of the NRNA and FNCCI meets with Foreign Minister Sahana Pradhan, Sunday, June 24 07. Photo courtesy: NRNA

Joint delegation of the NRNA and FNCCI meets with Foreign Minister Sahana Pradhan, Sunday, June 24 07. Photo courtesy: NRNA
A joint delegation of the NRNA and Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) met Foreign Minister Sahana Pradhan on Sunday and made the request. The delegation also asked the government to form a high level committee to facilitate the upcoming NRN conference.

A press statement issued by NARA said minister Pradhan responded “positively to the issues raised by the delegation and assured to form a high level organising committee comprising senior officials of Nepal Government and provide necessary support to the conference.”

The third conference of the NRNA is scheduled for this October.

“The minister also assured the continuous support to the take up the NRN issues and highlighted the need for continuous follow up on the matters,” the statement said adding, “There was unanimity of the view that the Nepalis residing outside of Nepal needed to be more involved in the socio economic transformation of Nepal.”

The delegation also met with Minister for Industry Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahato and briefed about the preparation of the third conference.