Kathmandu, March 22 -- Top government officials, representatives from the private sector and development partners have discussed policy issues and other preparatory tasks that needed to be expedited ahead of Nepal's graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.

They deliberated on the issue during a dialogue organised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies in collaboration with the EU Nepal Trade and Investment Programme, on Friday.

During the event, Damodar Bhandari, minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, stressed the need for a comprehensive review of existing policies that may be impeding Nepal's international trade.

"Minister Bhandari reiterated the government's commitment to accelerating pol...