Newly Appointed UNODC Regional Representative Hölge Presents Credentials to Foreign Minister Sharma
Kathmandu: A workshop on “Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms: Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information through a Multi-Stakeholder Approach” was held on January 30 at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. The event was organised under a joint academic...
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Kathmandu: President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, has called for accelerated global action to ensure universal access to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy, warning that current progress is 'not fast enough, not fair...
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Kathmandu: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hanaa Singer-Hamdy of Egypt as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mali, with the host Government’s approval, effective 24 January, according to the UN statement. She will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator....
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Kathmandu: President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa of Nepal, on January 23, called for renewed commitment, stronger leadership, and deeper multilateral cooperation to ensure that global development efforts deliver tangible results for...
Amrit Bahadur Rai
Nepal attaches high importance to the Universal Periodic Review as an inclusive, cooperative, transparent, and non-selective mechanism. More than just a reporting exercise, we consider UPR as a constructive platform for states to engage in interactive dialogue on an equal...
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Kathmandu: The Municipal Energy Plans (MEPs) of Varagung Muktichhetra and Gharapjhong Rural Municipalities were officially handed over to the respective local governments on January 7, 2026. The plans were handed over to Chairperson of Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality Rinzen Namgel...
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Kathmandu: Senegal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are co-hosting a high-level preparatory meeting in Dakar ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will take place in the UAE in December 2026. The meeting, organized in collaboration with...
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Kathmandu: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the “SAARC spirit is alive and well,” highlighting the strong presence and solidarity of South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia....
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Kathmandu: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the SAARC Charter on December 8, reaffirming its founding vision of regional unity, peace, and shared prosperity. The Charter, endorsed by the Heads...
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Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called for renewed commitment among South Asian nations to reinvigorate the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as the regional bloc marks its 41st Charter Day. In a statement on December 8,...
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Kathmandu: The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) held its 41st Meeting of the Board of Directors on 20 November 2025 in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives from all Member States both in person in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and virtually on...
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Kathmandu: Gelephu (Bhutan), has been an important tourist destination at the India-Bhutan crossing. Roughly 41km from Kajalgaon, headquarter of Chirang, 50 km from Bongaigaon, and 340 km from Siliguri, India. Conventionally, this border crossing is mostly used for shipping and...
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The organization that connects South Asia with Southeast Asia—BIMSTEC—concluded its 6th Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, during the first week of April. Soon after, a BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers-level meeting was held in Kathmandu, adding momentum to the organization’s growing activity in...
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Kathmandu: Ambassador of Norway to Nepal, Dagny Mjøs, accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Kristine Storholt, paid a courtesy call on Right Honourable Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the longstanding and friendly...
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Kathmandu: Consul General of Nepal in San Francisco, Lakhuman Khanal, met with the Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, Sherry McNamara, as well as senators and other senior officials during his visit...
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Kathmandu: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad on January 28 and held a meeting with its Chairman, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. During the meeting, the...
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Kathmandu: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Scott Urbom, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 26 January. During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on various aspects of Nepal–United...
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Kathmandu: Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal received a courtesy call from United States Chargé d’Affaires Scott Urbom at the Ministry of Home Affairs on 26 January. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest political developments in...
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Kathmandu: Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nepal, Andrei Kiselenko, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Bala Nanda Sharma at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 26. During the meeting, the...
Jagdishor Panday
