EU Envoy calls on FM Khanal

 Kathmandu, Nov. 3

Newly appointed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nepal Charles Whiteley paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the latter's office on Tuesday.

On the occasion, Foreign Minister Khanal congratulated Ambassador Whiteley on his appointment and wished him a successful and pleasant tenure.

The two exchanged views on various matters of mutual interest. They also discussed ways to further strengthen relations between Nepal and the European Union and expand and deepen mutual assistance and cooperation in the days ahead, informed the minister's secretariat.

Earlier, on Monday, British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn paid a courtesy call on FM Khanal.

During the meeting, the two discussed Nepal-UK bilateral relations and various matters of mutual interest.

The discussions covered cooperation on climate change, climate finance, resilient economic development and the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

They also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest between the two countries, including matters related to the pensions of Gurkha soldiers.

Published in The Rising Nepal on 4 November 2026.