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Two British ministers have said that they will start trying to get the Prime Minister to visit Nepal. Addressing the interaction on 'Nepal-UK relations' held at Portcullis House of the British Parliament in Westminster on Monday evening, British Assistant Foreign Minister for South Asia Affairs Catherine West said that the time has come for the British Prime Minister to visit Nepal.
She promised to convey Nepal's willingness to welcome Prime Minister Kier Starmer. She said that Britain is aware of the challenges that Nepal is facing due to climate change and that it is helping Nepal in cooperation with the international community to protect Nepal's important heritage. West said that it is the right of all people to drink clean air and clean water and that both countries are committed to environmental protection. Despite more than 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Britain, no British Prime Minister has visited Nepal yet.
Likewise, Gareth Thomas, the assistant minister of the British Ministry of Trade and Industry, praised the contribution of the Gurkha soldiers to strengthen the historical relationship between the two countries. He praised the Nepalis living in the UK for contributing to the UK's national health service and care in various fields. He assured that he will do his best to establish direct flight connection between Nepal and Britain. Addressing the
program, Congress senior leader and MP Dr. Shekhar Koirala said that the historical relationship between the two countries is being enhanced these days by people-level cooperation. "The long and highly distinguished service rendered by the Nepalese in the British Army under the name of Gurkha is the basis of the two centuries long friendship between our two countries," he said. It never had any effect, instead it became more intense . More than 200,000 Gurkha soldiers fought on behalf of Britain in two world wars, some of them even lost their precious lives. I am delighted that the UK Government has recognized and honored their dedication and sacrifice.'
He said that the peace and friendship treaty between Nepal and Britain in 1923 formally introduced Nepal to the world as an independent and sovereign nation. Stating that Britain is an important partner in Nepal's economic and social transformation campaign, he said that Nepal has great potential for hydropower, tourism, agriculture and forestry enterprises and Nepal has great potential for foreign investment due to honest and hardworking workers. Mentioned that it falls in the area. Stating that the government of Nepal has created a friendly environment for foreign investment, he said that although the British investment in Nepal is good, it can be increased even more.
Surya Subedi, a professor of international law at the University of Leeds, UK, said that the Treaty of Peace and Friendship concluded between Nepal and Britain in 1923 played an important role in promoting the independence and sovereignty of Nepal. Tell . He recalled that Nepal established its diplomatic mission in London before India or Pakistan. Subedi appealed to increase British investment in Nepal, saying that Nepali and international laws will protect the investments made in Nepal. He urged the British government to help Nepal in major infrastructure projects and suggested establishing a 'framework' for investment in Nepal.
