British Minister Brown to support new government in Nepal

Kathmandu, July 18 : British Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Asia and the UN, Lord Malloch Brown here today said that his Government will continue its support for the new government in Nepal, irrespective of the party in power.

When questioned about support to a Maoist lead Government, Brown said that it would make no difference as the Maoists were an elected party in the Constituent Assembly polls.

He also reiterated his government's readiness to help the Nepal Government in bringing about peace and work of economic development of Nepal.

Brown will meet Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, different political leaders, civil society leaders, government officials, UN officials and diplomats during his visit to Nepal, Nepalnews reported.

ANI