Hon Finance Minister Janardan Sharma held a meeting with Martin Raiser, Vice President of the World Bank for the South Asian region. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the performance of World Bank-funded projects in Nepal as well as the pipeline projects. Hon Minister, highlighting the importance of climate financing in Nepal, requested the Vice President to prioritize funds for Nepal, particularly in the conservation of the Himalayas, revitalization of the rural economy, and development of river-basin green corridors.
