KATHMANDU, April 21: The Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) has expressed profound grief at the demise of Dr Toni Hagen, who loved Nepal and the Nepalese and introduced the culture and bidodiversity of the country to the outside world thereby making a significant contribution in the promotion of tourism in the country.

In a statement published here today, TAAN has extended condolences to the bereaved family.