Vice President Yadav, British Ambassador Fenn discuss bilateral ties, reconstruction, and climate cooperation

KATHMANDU — British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav at the Vice President’s Office in Lainchaur today.

During the meeting, the two officials exchanged greetings and held discussions on bilateral relations, people-to-people ties, the British Gurkha legacy, climate change, and socio-economic development. Vice President Yadav noted that diplomatic ties established between Nepal and the United Kingdom in 1816 remain anchored in traditional friendship, mutual respect, and development cooperation.

He highlighted the enduring role of British Gurkhas as a cornerstone of bilateral friendship and expressed Nepal’s eagerness to deepen collaboration with the UK in climate action and economic growth. Vice President Yadav also extended his best wishes for the health and well-being of King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of His Majesty’s birthday on November 14.

Ambassador Fenn stated that the UK is keen to assist in the reconstruction of flood-affected areas along the Bhote Koshi, noting King Charles III’s special interest in the region’s recovery. Furthermore, Ambassador Fenn confirmed that the UK will support Nepal’s ‘Mountain to Sea’ climate agenda at the upcoming UN COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye.