This is the first visit of General Richards to Nepal since his appointment as the professional head of the British Service. He had visited Nepal twice earlier in his capacity as the Colonel Commandment of the Brigade of Gurkhas. [break]
"He is here to see British Gurkha Nepal´s activities, including recruitment, and to be briefed on the Gurkha Welfare Scheme´s development projects," said the embassy, adding that he will also meet President Dr Ram Baran Yadav and Chief of Army Staff General Chhatraman Singh Gurung.
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