Thursday, June 11, 2020

UK assures Nepal of its continued support

UK has assured to continue support to Nepal.
During a telephonic conversation with foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali today, minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK Lord Ahmed has committed to continue the support to Nepal. They, on the occasion, also discussed various matters relating to Nepal-UK bilateral relations and development cooperation, particularly in the context of the Covid-19, according to a press note issued by Foreign Ministry.
“The two sides expressed their condolences on the loss of life and wished for a speedy recovery of those suffering the pandemic,” the press note reads, adding that the ministers also reaffirmed their solidarity in the common fight against the deadly virus. “Gyawali thanked the British government for the support in protecting Nepali community living in the UK during this difficult time.”
He also assured that Nepal will extend support British nationals who are in Nepal.
The two leaders also shared that the bond of friendship subsisting for over two centuries will continue in the years ahead with an enhanced level of cooperation in various productive sectors.
Ahmed assured Nepal of the UK’s continued support and partnership on Nepal’s request for the continued partnership of the UK in its development endeavors particularly in complementing the economic recovery packages in the aftermath of the pandemic, the press note reads, adding that the two sides also exchanged views on topical global issues. “On climate change issue, Ahmed apprised of the arrangements for the COP26 Summit of UNFCCC and highlighted the significance of green economy.”
“The two leaders agreed to work closely to further strengthen and widen all spheres of the friendly bilateral relations and remain engaged on the issues of common interests," the press note adds.

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