Apr 16, Kathmandu - Prime Minister Balen Shah held discussions with the chief ministers of all seven provinces. The high-level meeting took place on Thursday afternoon at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

The agenda focused on accelerating development projects, ensuring equitable distribution of resources, and resolving various administrative and economic challenges faced by the provinces. The discussions also aimed at strengthening collaboration between the federal government and provinces to effectively implement national priority programs.

Additionally, the meeting addressed ways to improve infrastructure development, service delivery, and good governance, with an emphasis on building a shared understanding on economic stability and development issues.

This meeting marks Prime Minister Shah's first direct engagement with provincial chief ministers since assuming office. Previously, he had held discussions with representatives from the seven provinces' parliamentary members.

Observers see this dialogue as a crucial step toward making federalism more effective and delivering tangible benefits to the people of Nepal.