Kathmandu, April 10: British Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepal-Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) jointly organised a ‘Presentation on British Wool and Nepal’ to expedite the promotion of British wool that could be used in weaving Nepalese carpets exportable to world markets.

The one-day programme precedes the Himalayan Expo – 2000 beginning April 12 until April 16 in the capital.

The participants of the programme said that Nepalese carpets made of British wool had bright prospects of capturing world markets, including Europe and America. They said that the British wool would be displayed at British Pavilion in the upcoming Expo.

British Ambassador to Nepal Ronald P. Nash said that the export of British wool to Nepal would not only promote the bilateral trade but also strengthen the friendly ties between Nepal and the United Kingdom.

Presenting a paper at the programme Richard Poole of the British Wool Marketing Board highlighted the features of British wool and said that it could be used to weave finest quality carpets saleable all over the world.

NBCCI President Rajendra Khetan, NBCCI Sectetary Ashish Sengupta and CCIA President A. G. Sherpa also threw lights on Nepal-Britain bilateral trade relations.