Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Visit Nepal, Discuss UK-Nepal Relations and Climate Change

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie, have made their first official visit to Nepal. During their visit, they met with President Ramchandra Paudel to discuss the long-standing relationship between Nepal and the UK. The talks focused on mutual interests, including the impact of climate change and ways to strengthen ties in youth and women’s empowerment.

President Paudel highlighted the importance of addressing climate change, especially in the Himalayas, and shared Nepal’s plans to launch the Sagarmatha Dialogue on climate change in May. The Duke expressed interest in learning about the effects of climate change on Nepal and the Himalayas, and he thanked Nepal for its support in British Army recruitment, especially through the Gurkha community.

The royal couple’s visit also celebrates the close relationship between the two countries, including the historic Gurkha partnership, which has been central to UK-Nepal ties. The visit follows the 100th anniversary of the UK-Nepal Treaty of Friendship and highlights ongoing cooperation in areas like maternal health and economic development.