Kathmandu, May 11: A delegation from the UN Missions in Nepal, led by UN Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Lila Peters Yahia, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel.
During the meeting held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar today, they discussed matters of mutual interest, according to Minister Pokharel’s Secretariat.
Similarly, discussions were held on cooperation and collaboration with the UN Missions for Nepal’s education sector.
On the occasion, UNICEF Deputy Representative to Nepal, Jee Hyun Rah, as well as representatives of the World Food Programme, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the International Organisation for Migration, among other were present.
The Education Minister extended gratitude to the continued support and cooperation given by the UN Missions for Nepal’s education sector.
Likewise, they discussed the state of mental health of Nepali students studying abroad.
The meeting was focused on various issues including the performance of the UNFPA in the field of digital learning, the comprehensive sexuality education programme and support provided by IOM in the field of safe migration as well as areas of cooperation that could be provided in the future.
Education Minister Pokharel expressed the view that the Ministry is willing to cooperate with UN agencies in inclusive education, professional development of teachers and digital learning in the coming days.
Likewise, Resident Coordinator Lila Peters Yahia expressed commitment to continuous cooperation and coordination of the UN Mission in the education sector.
