Kathmandu: Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sushila Karki briefed ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of development partner organizations on Nepal’s current political situation, upcoming elections, governance priorities and international partnerships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 17.
Addressing the diplomatic community at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Karki said the country is undergoing ‘a moment of profound political change’ following the recent Generation Z (Gen-Z) movement.
“The Gen-Z movement emerged as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to listen, respond, reform and deliver,” she said, adding that the protests reflected the people’s deep aspiration for good governance and integrity in public life.
Karki said her recently formed interim government is committed to holding ‘free, fair and impartial general elections’ to the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026, within its six-month mandate.
“This non-political, transitional government has one sole and non-negotiable mandate: to hold credible elections and hand over power peacefully to a democratically elected government,” she stated.
The Prime Minister said the government’s focus was on restoring trust, strengthening institutions, and ensuring transparency. “We have uncovered not only massive challenges of corruption but also immense potential for reform,” she noted.
Highlighting efforts toward accountability, Karki announced that a Judicial Inquiry Commission has been formed to investigate recent violence, alongside new initiatives to probe high-profile corruption cases. “No one is above the law,” she stressed.
Karki also emphasized the role of youth in shaping Nepal’s future, urging them to participate constructively in the democratic process. “I personally place my great hope in Gen-Z. The future of Nepal truly rests in their hands,” she said.
On the foreign policy front, she reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to the UN Charter, non-alignment and the principles of Panchsheel. “Our foreign policy continues to be guided by international law and norms of world peace,” Karki said.
She thanked the international community for its continued support and urged further cooperation in post-crisis recovery and reconstruction efforts, particularly after recent floods and landslides.
“The situation in Nepal is gradually returning to normalcy, a testament to the resilience of our people,” the Prime Minister concluded, expressing appreciation for the “understanding, cooperation and friendship” of Nepal’s international partners.
