Oncost, the leading family market in the country, welcomed on Monday, 7 February the Ambassador of Bhutan to Kuwait H.E. Chitem Tenzin and members from the embassy, at the store’s Al-Qurain outlet.
The ambassador, who was on a cordial visit to the store at the invitation of Oncost management, was received by top officials of Oncost headed by Chief Operating Officer Remesh Anandadas, Operations Manager Nitish Day, and Al Qurain Store Manager Nisam.
After an official welcome, Ambassador Tenzin was accompanied on a guided tour of the family market by Oncost officials, who explained some of the unique aspects of the brand’s retailing format. During the tour, the visiting dignitary conveyed his pleasure at the extensive range and variety of local and international products on display at Oncost.
Later, in his discussions with Mr. Anandadas and other Oncost management members, Ambassador Tenzin expressed his interest in looking at opportunities to import Bhutanese foodstuff to the Oncost shelves. The two sides also agreed to work together to develop a long-term business relationship that would be of significant benefit to Bhutan and to Oncost.
Speaking to the media at the end of the diplomatic visit, Mr. Anandadas said talks held with the ambassador were fruitful, and that he expected results from the discussion could lead to mutually beneficial outcomes in the near future.
