India-Nepal Centre and BFIN discuss economic reforms in ‘An Aspiring Nepal’ Symposium

May 11, 2025

Description: Kathmandu (Nepal), May 11 (ANI): The Banking, Finance, and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN), in collaboration with the India-Nepal Centre of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), successfully organised a high-level symposium titled "An Aspiring Nepal: How to Benefit from Economic Reforms?" at the Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu. The symposium brought together a distinguished assembly of thought leaders, policymakers, economists, and industry experts from Nepal and India to engage in a comprehensive dialogue on Nepal's economic reform agenda and the prospects for enhanced bilateral and regional collaboration Noteworthy remarks were also shared by Dr Prakash Kumar Shrestha, Member of Nepal's National Planning Commission, and Prasanna Shrivastava, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Nepal, both of whom reaffirmed India's support for Nepal's developmental aspirations. Dr Binod Atreya, Managing Director of BFIN, delivered the welcome address, setting a purposeful tone for the program. Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, delivered the keynote address, offering compelling insights into India's reform journey and outlining actionable lessons relevant to Nepal. Focusing on actionable strategies, this platform encouraged deeper cooperation, innovation, and policy alignment to unlock shared economic potential, shaping both nations' stronger and more prosperous future.