Former President Bhandari Highlights Nepal's Geopolitical Sensitivity and Economic Challenges

Kathmandu. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stated that Nepal is in an extremely sensitive region both geographically and politically. Speaking at the 'Himal, Climate and Disaster Dialogue' organized in Kathmandu on Saturday, she emphasized the need to build a self-reliant economy to reduce the growing trade deficit.Mentioning that Nepal is situated between two large neighboring countries with huge populations to the north and south, Bhandari said that one must be sensitive to the country's problems and needs. She stated that Nepal's population is very small compared to the population of its neighboring countries. She pointed out that many of...