Kathmandu – Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, held a courtesy meeting with British Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, at Singha Durbar.

During the meeting, Ambassador Fenn congratulated the newly appointed minister and wished him a successful tenure.

Discussions focused on Nepal–UK friendship, bilateral cooperation, British support in the energy sector, investment opportunities in infrastructure, and measures to address challenges posed by climate change.

Minister Ghising highlighted that the government formed after the Gen-Z movement has prioritized reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, upcoming general elections, and strengthening good governance. He appreciated the UK’s long-standing support for Nepal’s economic development and noted the effectiveness of British assistance in expanding electric vehicle charging stations to promote a carbon-free Nepal.

He also expressed interest in adopting the public-private partnership investment model, which has been successful in the UK, and requested British cooperation in such areas.

Ambassador Fenn reaffirmed that as an old friend, the UK views Nepal’s success as its own and pledged continued support for Nepal’s economic transformation.