KATHMANDU: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Chandra Prasad Dhakal and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, Heru Hartanto Subolo, held a meeting at the FNCCI secretariat on Wednesday.
The discussion, which took place on Wednesday, centred around mutual interests in collaboration, business enhancement, and people-to-people relations. Information on this was shared by FNCCI.
On the occasion, Dhakal, who also serves as the honorary consul of the Republic of Indonesia for Nepal, requested for ambassador's support in reinstating on-arrival visas for Nepali travellers visiting Indonesia.
Notably, Indonesia suspended on-arrival visas for Nepali citizens in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic in 2019.
He also sought the support of the Indonesian government in prioritising Nepali goods in the Indonesian market, a move aimed at boosting trade relations between the two countries.
In response, Ambassador Subolo assured President Dhakal of his commitment to these initiatives. He pledged to engage with the Indonesian government to explore the possibility of reinstating on-arrival visas for Nepali travellers. Additionally, he expressed his intent to support Nepal and Nepali businesspersons in exporting their goods to Indonesia.
Nepal and Indonesia have a history of diplomatic relations, and both countries are active participants in various international organisations, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Trade between the two countries has been steadily increasing, with Nepal exporting items such as carpets, tea, and textiles, while Indonesia primarily exports palm oil, machinery, and electronics to Nepal.
The meeting also underscored the shared commitment of Nepal and Indonesia to strengthen their economic ties and promote friendly relations.
