British Envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Pokharel
Summary
British Ambassador Rob Fenn paid a courtesy call on Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel in Kathmandu, where the two sides discussed cooperation in education, sports and ongoing policy reforms. The UK also pledged continued support for Nepal’s school education sector and flood-affected areas through the British Council.
Key Points
- British Ambassador Rob Fenn met Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu.
- They discussed bilateral cooperation in education and sports, along with historic Nepal-UK relations and future collaboration.
- Pokharel said the ministry is pursuing policy and structural reforms, curriculum revision, teacher development and digital education.
- The UK reaffirmed continued support for Nepal’s education sector and for teacher training in Bhotekoshi flood-affected areas.
