LONDON : The London-based Nepali Embassy has completed a three-day programme to mark the National Day and 5th Constitution Day. On the first day of celebration on Friday September 18 Friday, the Nepal Development Conference, jointly organized by the Embassy of Nepal and Nepal-UK Trade and Investment forum, was successfully held through a zoom conference.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Lawmaker of House of Lords and Nepal, UK Trade and Investment Forum Vice Chair of All party Parliamentary Group for Nepal Lord Sheikh, Forum Vice Chair Lord Karan Wilimoria, British Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt, Vice Chairperson of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Chandra Prasad Dhakal and Nepal’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Dr Durga Bahadur Subedi addressed the programme.
Highlighting investment opportunities in Nepal, the speakers urged businesspersons and investors in the UK to promote trade and investment in Nepal. Likewise, on the second day on Saturday, a special national day function and Nepali music festival was organized at the Embassy.
On the occasion, Ambassador Dr Subedi wished for the good health and happiness and prosperity of all Nepali sisters and brothers residing in the UK, Ireland and Malta. Ambassador Dr Subedi also read out messages from President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
On the third day, the Nepali Embassy in collaboration with the Nepal-Ireland Society and Ireland Nepal Chamber of Commerce, conducted the National Day and Nepal Development Conference on a virtual platform. On the occasion, an intensive interaction was held to discuss the opportunities and challenges in promoting education, tourism and trade and investment between Nepal and Ireland. —
