Former FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal Urges Business Unity

Kathmandu. Former President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has emphasized the need for all businesspersons to unite to protect the reputation of the private sector and establish their agendas. Dhakal said this while addressing the handover and introductory program organized after the 60th Annual General Meeting and election of the new executive committee of the Federation. Congratulating the new executive committee including newly elected President Anjan Shrestha, Dhakal urged them to forget the group competition during the election and move forward as one. He said, 'The chapter of electoral panels has ended with the casting of votes into the ballot box. Now our agendas must be common, and the voice of the private sector must reach the government in one voice.' Recalling the challenges and achievements of his tenure, Dhakal claimed that the foundation of the Federation is now very strong. He depicted the economic recovery after COVID-19, the protest against attempts to bring the private sector under the purview of the authority, and the formation of a high-level economic reform commission for the reform of 50-year-old laws as significant achievements of his tenure. Suggesting to the newly appointed President, he urged prioritizing the dignity of the organization and the responsibility of the president over personal business. He stated that to change the public and governmental perspective of viewing the private sector merely as a profit-making group, emphasis should be placed on the implementation of the 'Private Sector Protection and Promotion Strategy'. He expressed confidence that the new leadership will further elevate the historical amendment of the Federation's constitution, ensuring direct elections and representation based on merit. Mentioning the private sector's incomparable contribution to the country's revenue, employment, and infrastructure development, Dhakal also expressed his full support to the new executive committee in effectively advancing the private sector's demands with the current government. He expressed hope that the new executive committee will achieve further success in institutional strengthening.