LUMBINI: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said government was for creating an investment-friendly atmosphere even by amending the laws. The government is focused on how the national economy would be made dynamic, he added.
Inaugurating the ninth Lumbini National Festival in Bhairahawa today, Finance Minister Paudel urged the businesspersons not to be despair because economic status was gradually improving. "Government is ready to work in a way that boosts the morale of private sector," he informed.
He further argued that all sorts of problems facing the national economy would be resolved gradually. "There is an increasing trust of people in government activities of late," Paudel added.
The Finance Minister hoped the Gautam Buddha International Airport would see normal operation as it was the national pride project. There is no point in doubting its smooth operation, according to him.
Preparation for constructing an additional terminal building was underway.
The Lumbini National Festival has been organized by the Siddhartha Industry and Commerce Association, Rupandehi in a bid to boost the marketing of local products, make the economic sector dynamic and publicize tourism in the province.
The festival runs through December 16. The organizers have expected the transaction of Rs 100 million in the festival.
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