{"id":6364,"date":"2026-04-23T04:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6364"},"modified":"2026-04-23T05:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:36:57","slug":"nepal-bangladesh-discuss-boosting-trade-and-energy-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6364","title":{"rendered":"Nepal, Bangladesh Discuss Boosting Trade and Energy Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">DHAKA \u2013 In a move to deepen bilateral relations, the Ambassador of Nepal, H.E. Ghanashyam Bhandari, paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Minister for Finance and Planning, H.E. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, on Thursday afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The meeting focused on a strategic roadmap to enhance cooperation between the two South Asian neighbors, with a heavy emphasis on four pillar sectors:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8211; Trade &amp; Investment<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8211; Energy Partnership<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8211; Regional Connectivity<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8211; Removal of Trade Barriers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Strengthening Economic Synergy<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">During the cordial exchange, both dignitaries highlighted the untapped potential for economic growth. Ambassador Bhandari and Minister Chowdhury discussed practical measures to streamline bilateral trade, specifically focusing on the removal of existing non-tariff barriers and procedural hurdles that currently limit the flow of goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Focus on Energy and Connectivity<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">A significant portion of the dialogue was dedicated to the energy sector, where both nations have expressed long-term interest in hydroelectric power trade. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening connectivity, recognizing it as the backbone for regional integration and shared prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8220;The discussions emphasized the need for actionable steps to translate our historical ties into a robust economic partnership,&#8221; a source from the meeting stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to continue high-level engagements to ensure the timely implementation of the discussed initiatives.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>MD Abdur Rahman Dhaka<\/b><\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260422_185745_724.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DHAKA \u2013 In a move to deepen bilateral relations, the Ambassador of Nepal, H.E. 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