Pokhara:Entrepreneurs and businessmen from Pokhara and Thailand convened on Thursday to discuss potential avenues for expanding business partnerships, promoting bilateral investments, and collaborating in sectors such as tourism, information technology, and trade.
According to National News Agency RSS, the meeting was attended by a delegation led by Deependra Desar, an advisor to Thailand’s Ministry of Industry, alongside officials from the Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring new business opportunities.
Deependra Desar, who has Nepali roots and extensive business experience in Thailand, expressed his commitment to assist Pokhara’s entrepreneurs in entering the Thai market. Shobha Gautam, president of the Pokhara Chamber of Industry and Commerce, highlighted the prospects of bringing Thai small and medium-sized business products to Nepal and improving market access for Nepali products in Thailand.
Gautam also mentioned that items such as carpets, meat, and stationery are currently exported from Nepal to Thailand and urged the Thai delegation to support enhancing product quality to boost these exports. The Thai delegation proposed the idea of organizing a business expo featuring entrepreneurs from both nations. Chairperson Gautam responded positively, affirming the Pokhara Chamber’s readiness and capability to host such an event.
Desar reiterated the objective of the visit, emphasizing the aim to establish enduring relationships between business communities in both countries. He also assured continued support, in his capacity as an advisor to Thailand’s Ministry of Industry, to facilitate broader access for Nepali products in the Thai market.
Chamber officials and members stressed the importance of ongoing discussions and cooperation to explore areas where business partnerships can be expanded, along with identifying investment opportunities and potential collaborations.