NAWALPARASI: Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel on Friday urged people to unite for the development of the country.

“The country has suffered a lot due to the April earthquake of last year and the months-long Madhes agitation, it’s time now for us all to unite for the development of the country,” said the minister, inaugurating Western Regional Industrial Trade Fair in Sunwal, Nawalparasi district.

Minister Poudel also pledged to create a investment-friendly climate for investors. He stressed on promoting the tourism industry for economic development of the country.