Newly Appointed Governor Dr. Bishnu Paudel Meets Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel

Newly appointed Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr. Bishnu Nath Paudel, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel this morning at the Ministry of Finance.

During the meeting, Finance Minister Paudel extended warm congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure. He expressed confidence that under Dr. Paudel’s leadership, the central bank would play a crucial role in addressing existing economic and monetary challenges by ensuring strong coordination between fiscal and monetary policies.

Governor Paudel emphasized that while the Ministry of Finance leads the nation’s fiscal direction, Nepal Rastra Bank supports its implementation through effective monetary policy. He highlighted that strengthening the supervisory capacity of the central bank will be a key focus during his term to enhance the efficiency of Nepal's financial sector.

The meeting was also attended by Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Damodar Bhandari, Finance Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyay, and Revenue Secretary Dinesh Kumar Ghimire. They all congratulated Governor Paudel and wished him success in his new role.

The discussion marked a significant step toward fostering coordinated efforts between key economic institutions to steer Nepal’s economy toward stability and growth.