<h1>Former Official Urges Removing 2020 Investment Approval Rule to Boost Manufacturing and Jobs</h1> A former senior government official advocated for lifting restrictions on investments from a neighboring country under a 2020 regulation requiring prior approval for such investments. He argued that allowing these investments would boost domestic manufacturing and employment by enabling local production rather than imports. The official highlighted the significance of this country as a major trading partner and suggested that removing the regulatory barriers would facilitate economic growth and export potential. Additionally, he addressed recent increased tariffs imposed by a third country on imports from India, emphasizing the need to mitigate economic impacts and maintain strategic relations with key partners. He also expressed openness to granting limited access to the third country's agricultural imports, provided they meet certain safety standards. The official noted shifts in energy import patterns due to changing price advantages and tariff implications.