The Regional Director of UNICEF South Asia, Karin Hulshof, announced the 49-year-old actor as the Goodwill Ambassador during a programme in the Kathmandu on Thursday.

Khan arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday to participate in a Unicef-initiated nutrition programme in Kapilvastu. After attending the Unicef’s programme in the district, Khan also visited Lumbini.

The Indian actor further expressed his desire to visit Nepal soon with his family.