August 25, 2026
One Belt One Road: An Opportunity for Nepal And South Asia
PM KP Sharma Oli emphasized that the BRI could transform Nepal 'from a land-locked to a land-linked nation,' facilitating economic development and regional connectivity.
Key Speakers
Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma
NCFF President
Framed OBOR as a regional development strategy focused on infrastructure, cultural exchange, and people-to-people relations.
Dr. Parbir De
RIS, New Delhi
Highlighted infrastructure deficits across Asia requiring approximately $3 trillion in investment, positioning BRI as superior to trade-focused initiatives like TPP/RCEP for developing nations.
Prof. Huang He
Fudan University
Noted Nepal's trade imbalance with China and identified infrastructure and power shortages as primary development bottlenecks.
Dr. Shankar Sharma
Former Vice Chairman, NPC
Advocated repositioning Nepal as a 'land-linked nation' through improved connectivity.