By A Staff Reporter
Kathmandu, Feb.18: British Ambassador to Nepal, Nicola Pollitt paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal on Thursday.
During the meeting held at the Ministry, various issues of mutual interest were discussed.

On the occasion, Minister Bhusal said that the government of Nepal was committed to working closely with government of United Kingdom in all areas of mutual interest.
Stating that the government of Nepal has given high priority to clean and renewable energy production, e-mobility, low carbon infrastructure and promotion of eco-tourism, she thanked the UK government for its support in Nepal's renewable energy and environment management.

Recalling the important role of the Himalayas in balancing the ecosystems of the oceans and controlling global warming, Minister Bhusal said, "We look forward to international assistance for the protection of the Himalayan region."

She has given special priority to the promotion of reservoir hydropower projects to maintain balance in the energy sector, she said and added that she has given priority to projects like Budhigandaki, Dudhkoshi and Nalgad for the construction.

She said that the government of Nepal has given priority to the promotion of hydropower as it is a clean energy and has focused on mixed energy production in the development of energy sector.
Stating that the UK is Nepal's reliable development partner, Minister Bhusal recalled that the UK had provided significant assistance in times of crisis and disaster.
On the occasion, Ambassador Pollitt said that the British government was willing to assist Nepal in its energy consumption and would further expand its cooperation with the bodies of the Ministry of Energy.

She said the UK government was ready to facilitate renewable energy production and trade in electricity.
She also mentioned that they were assisting in the institutional strengthening of energy sector bodies.