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Nepal and UK Strengthen Educational Ties, Focus on Autism Schools

4/16/2026

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On April 15, Nepal's Minister of Education, Sasmita Pokharel, met with UK Ambassador Rob Fenn to discuss strengthening Nepal-UK relations through education and sports collaboration.
Pokharel requested assistance to establish autism schools across all provinces and highlighted the need for teacher capacity development.
Fenn reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting these initiatives and Nepal's educational reforms, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation and mutual interests.

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On April 15, Nepal's Minister of Education, Sasmita Pokharel, met with UK Ambassador Rob Fenn to discuss strengthening Nepal-UK relations through education and sports collaboration.
Pokharel requested assistance to establish autism schools across all provinces and highlighted the need for teacher capacity development.
Fenn reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting these initiatives and Nepal's educational reforms, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation and mutual interests.