New tourism minister Shrestha calls for promoting tourism

KATHMANDU, JUNE 28 :  Newly appointed Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha has stressed the need for promoting tourism, a strong base for the country's economy. He made this statement after assuming office yesterday.

"There is a need to revive tourism marred by prolonged COVID-19. The ministry has various national pride projects which must be completed in time." On the occasion, he pledged to carry out his duty within a framework of procedure, acts and rules of the ministry. Prior to this, employees at the ministry welcomed the minister.

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