Kathmandu: Nepal’s outgoing Prime Minister Sushila Karki called on non-resident Nepalis worldwide to strengthen unity and actively contribute to Nepal’s economic prosperity and development.
The government alone cannot achieve the country’s development goals, she said on Monday while addressing the 12th Global Conference and International General Assembly of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), which concluded in Kathmandu.
Held under the theme “Our Unity, Base for Prosperity”, the three-day conference brought together more than 1,000 members of the Nepali diaspora representatives from across the globe.
Stating that the government does not view NRNs as second-class citizens, the prime minister said Nepal will take responsibility for safeguarding their property. She noted that many countries today have tightened residency opportunities for foreigners, adding that NRNs should keep at least a room or flat in Nepal as a stable point of connection.
Prime Minister Karki acknowledged the difficulties NRNs face, including recent cases of fraudulent transfers of land belonging to Nepalis abroad. She said the government would gradually address these issues and strengthen mechanisms to protect the property of citizens living outside the country. She also encouraged NRNs to continue investing in Nepal, recognising their longstanding contributions.
In her remarks, she said that maintaining a foothold in Nepal is important, even if it is a single flat or a small space where one can return for a few days. She added that the unity achieved within the NRN Association sends a message to political parties in Nepal, underscoring that division benefits no one and that unity is essential for progress.
