British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav at the Vice President’s Office in Lainchaur on Thursday, November 5.
According to the Office of the Vice President, discussions during the meeting covered bilateral relations between Nepal and the United Kingdom, British Gurkhas, climate change, socio-economic development and other matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Vice President Yadav highlighted the longstanding diplomatic relations between Nepal and the UK, established in 1816 AD, describing them as being founded on traditional friendship, mutual respect and cooperation. He also appreciated the UK’s continued support for Nepal’s development efforts.
Yadav expressed Nepal’s interest in expanding cooperation with the UK in areas of mutual benefit, particularly climate change, socio-economic development and other shared concerns.
On the occasion, Ambassador Fenn expressed the UK’s willingness to support reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi flood. He also informed the Vice President that the UK would support Nepal’s proposed “Mountain to Sea” climate agenda at the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Türkiye next week.
