. Finance Minister Dr. Similarly, Swarnim Wagle said the government was committed to creating an environment conducive for the private sector to work and create investment-friendly environment.

At a discussion and dialogue on economic and business activities, creation of investment-friendly environment and contemporary economic issues organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce {TAG_CLOSE_span_7}}}{ here today, he said the government was moving ahead on the path of prosperity achieved through production and investment.

Making it clear that the government had no intention to cause unnecessary trouble to businessmen in the name of money laundering and property investigation, Wagle said that action would be taken only against those who acquire property illegally and cause harm to the state.TAG_OPEN_p_13

} “Honest businessmen have nothing to fear, only those who do wrong will be brought under the purview of action,” he said.

Stating that the upcoming TAG_OPEN_p_11 monetary policy would be brought to support the private sector, he said collaboration between the government and private sector was necessary to make the country’s economy dynamic.

Stating that the government was working to make the share market systematic and trustworthy, he said policies would be adopted to encourage economic activities.TAG_OPEN_p_10 Stating that the house rent tax would be implemented in an effective manner, Wagle said that the tendency of not paying tax in the past would be removed.

Wagle claimed that the provision of public holidays for two days a week has helped to make the tourism sector dynamic and has had a positive impact on the market activities.TAG_OPEN_p_9 Stating that the economic policy has been formulated keeping the long-term interest of the state at the centre, he informed that initiatives are being taken from diplomatic channels to increase the utilization of international airports in Nepal. According to him, the government has been forwarding necessary policy arrangements to gradually revitalize the real estate business.

The entrepreneurs who participated in the program stressed on the implementation of investment-friendly environment, policy stability, tax reform and boosting the morale of the private sector.TAG_OPEN_p_8