KATHMANDU: Chairman of Non-Residential Nepali Association (NRNA), Shesh Ghale, said he will work hard to collect international financial support for reconstruction of the nation devastated by the April 25 earthquake.

At a meeting with Minister for Industry, Mahesh Basnet, at the Ministry on Sunday, Ghale, who was recently appointed a goodwill ambassador of the Nepal Reconstruction Funds, said he will play an active role in bringing in international investment and resources in aftermath of the quake.

In response, the Minister appreciated Ghale's and NRNA's roles in generating international support for national development.

Meanwhile, Ghale informed that the NRNA will build 1,000 houses.