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UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific and Equality Seema Malhotra met with Lumbini Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya in Rupandehi to discuss bilateral relations, development partnerships, and Lumbini Province's priorities. Chief Minister Acharya highlighted the province's focus on sustainable economic growth through investment, modernization, and innovation, while Malhotra observed UK-Nepal-World Bank collaboration impacting the Greater Lumbini Area.

Visiting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Seema Malhotra has expressed the British government's willingness to expand collaboration with Nepal in technical education. During a discussion organized by the Nepal-Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Malhotra stated that such partnerships could deepen bilateral ties by linking education with the economy and promoting youth entrepreneurship. She also indicated readiness to align educational priorities with Nepal's plans.

Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel stated that the government is progressing according to its electoral promises, including a scientific approach to resource distribution in community schools and open competition for university vice-chancellor appointments. Meanwhile, UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan highlighted education, skills, and economic cooperation as key pillars for strengthening Nepal-UK ties, emphasizing transnational education and UK support for Nepal's economic growth.