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Top British officials arrive in Nepal for official visit

Xinhua, June 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Simon McDonald and the British Department for International Development's (DFID) Permanent Secretary Mark Lowcock arrived in Nepal Tuesday for an official visit.

A press release issued from the British Embassy in Nepal said that the visit is an opportunity to celebrate both modern and historic links between the two countries.

The British officials will discuss bilateral and international issues with senior government officials including Prime Minister K.P Sharma Oli, Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa, and Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel, the embassy said.

"They will also meet with a wide range of people from business and politics to discuss issues that are important to both countries, including the current political situation, human rights, the economic and humanitarian challenges facing Nepal, ways the UK can help Nepal improve its business environment and boost bilateral trade and investment, and future development partnerships," the embassy added.

The British officials are also scheduled to visit Britain-funded projects in Nepal. Britain has been one of the oldest development partners of Nepal over the years. Enditem