Kathmandu, Jan.1
Leaders of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) recently
discussed the bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Nepal and
investment opportunities with the Ambassador of the UK, Rob Fenn.
A delegation led by NRNA President, Dr. Badri KC, met with
Fenn and also talked about the role of the Nepali diaspora in job creation,
education and skill development, the NRNA informed in a statement on Tuesday.
During the discussion, Dr. KC highlighted the Nepali
diaspora's contribution to the Nepali economy and their active involvement in
sectors such as investment, education, healthcare, employment and philanthropy.
He also noted that the Government of Nepal has introduced provisions for
Non-Resident Nepali citizenship with socio-economic and cultural rights to
encourage diaspora's engagement in investment.
Woman Vice-President of the NRNA, Rojina Pradhan Rai,
talked about the ongoing issues of British Gurkhas, urging high-level attention
from both the Nepali and British governments. She also highlighted diaspora-led
initiatives concerning women, children and Nepali students in the UK.
Ambassador Fenn emphasised the importance of creating
employment opportunities for young people and exploring avenues for
collaboration. He reaffirmed the UK's commitment to strengthening Nepal-UK
cooperation and highlighted the vital role of the Nepali diaspora in Nepal's
development.
Noting the challenges in attracting sufficient investment
to Nepal, Fenn stressed the need to address these barriers to bring in more
investment. He also expressed optimism about potential collaboration with the
diaspora in areas like education, trade, and youth employment.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 2 January 2025.
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