Kathmandu, Oct 18: The newly elected leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has reaffirmed its commitment to contribute for the national campaign of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'. The 9th World Nepali Conference and Global Convention of the NRNA concluded electing a new executive committee on Friday.
Newly-elected President of NRNA Kumar Panta vowed that the NRNA wholeheartedly support the government initiative to make Nepal an economically prosperous country.
Pant also pledged to make efforts to attract at least Rs 1,000 billion investment in Nepal as pledged by the NRNA. "We understand that the government and public have huge expectations on us. I am committed to fulfilling the commitment I have made to attract at least Rs 1,000 billion worth foreign investment to the country during my leadership."
He also expressed his commitment to move ahead in unison with all sides whatsoever the circumstances unfolded during the recent election for the new leadership in NRNA.
Among the 8 million NRNA spread across the world, around 4 million were working as a migrant workers in various labour destinations, he said, vowing to advance the cause of the Nepali migrant workers across the globe.
NRNA Convention had witnessed 1,500 participants from 81 countries convened in the Summit.