Very happy to be taking my first visit outside Kathmandu to Lumbini Province. It was an honour to meet the Chief Minister and to visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha - a beautiful, powerful place that is another jewel in Nepal's tourism crown. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

As you can see from the selfie, I was delighted to interact with frontline health workers in Lumbini Province and see first hand what our long standing partnership with Nepal's health sector has delivered. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Butwal's Mayor, Khel Raj Pandey, generously spared his time to discuss urban resilience during a tour of the fort and old city. And I was delighted to meet beneficiaries of PLGSP's support through Lumbini municipalities to provide housing to the most disadvantaged. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

We mourn the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A Book of Condolence has been opened at the British Embassy for people who want to pay their respects in Nepal. An online book is available here - royal.uk/send-message-c…

Humbled to receive the Rt Honorable President @PresidentofNP to make the first entry in the Condolence Book today. A poignant moment for the UK in Nepal.