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Official Twitter account of the British Embassy 🇬🇧 in #Nepal 🇳🇵 Follow updates from the British Ambassador to Nepal @RobFennFCDO

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The Minister also applauded the resilience shown by the Nepali people following the Rasuwa Bhotekoshi floods. The UK is supporting Nepal’s response and recovery efforts by working with trusted partners.

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“We will always be partners,” said Minister for Veterans and People @CalvinBailey at a courtesy meeting with @NepaliArmyHQ Chief of Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel. They discussed the unique 🇬🇧🇳🇵friendship and the strong people-to-people connections.

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The meeting reflected the longstanding defence partnership between 🇬🇧 &🇳🇵built on shared history, mutual respect & continued cooperation between the British Army and the Nepali Army. General Walker also expressed his deep appreciation for the imp role played by the Gurkhas 🫡

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Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir Roly Walker, formally welcomed the Chief of the @NepaliArmyHQ, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, to @BritishArmy Headquarters in Andover today.

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They also discussed the construction of a suspension bridge over the Trishuli River to provide long-term connectivity to flood-affected communities in Nuwakot District, Nepal.

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Defence Partnership: Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of the @NepaliArmyHQ, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, met with Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins KBE DSO and Lieutenant General Paul Griffiths CB at the @DefenceHQ UK Ministry of Defence yesterday.

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They discussed the longstanding military partnership between the two countries, including military education and professional development. Both armies provide expertise through training, exchanges and other forms of cooperation that benefit both the British and Nepali army staff.

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Honouring the “Bravest of the Brave” 🫡

Chief of the Army Staff of the @NepaliArmyHQ General Ashok Raj Sigdel laid a wreath at the Gurkha Memorial in London today. Gen Sigdel arrived in the UK at the invitation of the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker.
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Major General The Right Honourable The Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton warmly received him at London Heathrow Airport

We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to strengthening the enduring friendship and defence partnership between 🇳🇵 & 🇬🇧

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Welcome to the United Kingdom. 🙏

Chief of the Army Staff of the @NepaliArmyHQ General Ashok Raj Sigdel, has arrived in London for an official visit at the invitation of the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker.

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At a reception at the British Embassy—where parts of the film were shot—Chargé d’Affaires Luke Beaumont said the film aims to showcase Nepal to the world and inspire new visitors: “Nepal is open.”

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The British Embassy Kathmandu and See Saw Films hosted a special screening of Tenzing to celebrate the enduring Britain–Nepal relationship.

The film tells the story of 🇬🇧 Everest expedition & the extraordinary partnership of Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay.

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बेलायतमा काम गर्न जानुअघि आवश्यक जानकारी हासिल गर्नुहोस् है!

-> बेलायतको भिसासम्बन्धी आधिकारिक जानकारी https://t.co/zDG75aRqNo मा उपलब्ध छ।

-> सम्पत्ति बेच्नुअघि त्यसका जोखिमहरूबारे राम्रोसँग विचार गर्नुहोस्, तपाईं शोषणको जोखिममा पर्न सक्नुहुन्छ।
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The UK reaffirmed its £5 million support package and commitment to working with Nepal and international partners to support recovery, reconstruction and resilience. As a long-standing friend and partner, the UK will continue to champion Nepal’s priorities in international forums.

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On the margins of the UNGA High-Level Week in New York, 🇬🇧 Minister of State for International Development Kirsty McNeill met🇳🇵Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to discuss Nepal’s recovery following the recent floods & the growing impacts of climate change.
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The approx 190-metre bridge will help restore a permanent link for communities affected by the floods, improving access to markets, essential services and transport connections. #NepalFloodResponse

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Working with Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association, British Gurkhas Nepal & @NepaliArmyHQ, the British Embassy Ktm is supporting the construction of a new suspension bridge over the Trishuli River at Devighat.

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Pledged within a week of the floods, the @UKinNepal £3 million is now at work.
Through the Nepal Cooperation Framework Fund, it is strengthening the WASH, Protection & Shelter clusters, delivered by @UNICEFNepal @UNFPANepal & @IOMNepal in Rasuwa, Nuwakot & Dhading.
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Climate change is an urgent national security issue.

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‼️The Nepal Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall from 24 to 27 September in several parts of the country. Please exercise caution while travelling and follow travel advice @FCDOtravelGovUK on Nepal: https://t.co/lRp505WSH3

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