General Gurung was interested in how the British Army had contracted for the Academy to be built and administered by a civilian contractor through a "public private partnership", a scheme that is often used in the UK to improve the quality of service yet share the risks of a large venture, according to a release issued by the British Embassy.

A reception was given in the honour of the Army chief by the Nepalese Ambassador to London, Dr Suresh Chalise, later that night.

According to the statement, the guest list, drawn from Nepal's many friends in the UK, included representatives from military, diplomatic and conservation circles, as well as members of the Britain-Nepal Society.

Key British Military figures, Field Marshall Sir John Chapple and Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall were also present.

During a short speech of welcome, the Ambassador referred to the long historic friendship between the two countries and armies and expressed his pleasure that the ties seem, once again, to be strengthening. 

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