Economic prosperity present need: Minister Mahat

 Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said economic prosperity and infrastructures development must be present urgency.

National economy is gradually getting back to track. So, infrastructure development should be intensified, he reminded during a 'NMA Marketing Summit' organized by Nepal Marketing Association in the federal capital today.

"Country's economy is improving gradually. We already witnessed political upheaval, so it's time to focus on consolidating economic infrastructures," the Finance Minister said, explaining, "Economic indicators are positive. Inflation is under control. Interest rate is lowered. Share market is in progress. These are helping spur economic activities."

He also pointed out the need of spreading positive message. Confidence building is also essential. "Talking negative dented our confidence. So, it is time to spread positive message and restore commercial activities," Minister Mahat underlined.

The Finance Minister however admitted that there was no adequate marketing of goods and services.

Unique production in Nepal can be marketed globally, he suggested.