Kathmandu, June 18: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal said that diplomatic efforts are underway to remove barriers emerged in the export of Nepali tea.
A delegation headed by FNCCI Chair Anjan Shrestha today asked Minister Khanal to take initiatives to resolve through diplomatic means the obstacles faced in exporting Nepali-produced tea to India.
The delegation drew Minister’s attention to the problems the Nepali tea industry has faced due to the new regulations set by the Indian Tea Board.
On the occasion, Minister Khanal responded that the government is serious about the obstacles in Nepali tea exports and that diplomatic discussions are ongoing with the Indian side on this matter.
“We have already initiated talking with Indian officials to resolve the issues in tea exports,” he said, adding, “Concrete diplomatic efforts are being made to find a solution. According to the information received from the Indian side, it is expected to be resolved soon.”
Minister Khanal also mentioned that discussions with the Indian side are ongoing for long-term solutions to such problems in the export of tea and other goods.
