KATHMANDU: The Nepal Investment Summit 2019, which is being organised with the objective of promoting Nepal as a promising investment destination, has commenced. Minister for Finance and Convener Yubaraj Khatiwada announced the commencement of the summit with a welcome speech at 9:00 am.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed the event after the inaugural session of the summit being held at Hotel Soaltee in Kathmandu. The Prime Minister who is famous for his delayed appearances at most of the events, arrived at the summit venue right on time.

Over 600 foreign delegates (265 from China, 120 from India) from 40 countries are participating in the two-day summmit. As many as 77 viable projects worth $31.93 billion (50 public and 27 private projects) will be showcased in the event.

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