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Finance Minister Seeks Budget Input from Former Ministers

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Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle consulted nine former finance ministers in Kathmandu regarding the upcoming fiscal year's budget preparation. He stated that the budget aims to improve living standards based on good governance and incorporate their experience and recommendations.

  • The meeting focused on the priorities and challenges for the new budget.
  • Minister Wagle expressed a desire to follow the guidance and experience of former ministers.
  • The former finance ministers consulted included Rameshore Khanal, Shankar Koirala, Yubaraj Khatiwada, Prakash Chandra Lohani, Surendra Pandey, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, Barshaman Pun, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, and Janardan Sharma.
  • The minister emphasized the shared objective of doing good for the country and its people, regardless of political circumstances.

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