In his first foreign trip after stepping down as the Prime Minister, Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to leave for London, where he will participate in interactions organised by Nepali expat community, on Saturday.

Dahal will stay in London for a week, participating in programmes organised by various organisations of Nepalis living in Europe, Dahal's press advisor Om Sharma told Nepalnews.

Asked if Dahal would meet British government officials during his stay, Sharma said he was unable to confirm it because few things regarding the tour itinerary were yet to be worked out.

Wife Sita and son Prakash will accompany Dahal during the visit, it is learnt. nepalenws.com