Economic dimension crucial in Nepal's foreign policy: FM Saud

Published On: November 1, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Minister for Foreign Affairs N.P. Saud has said that with the political process having gained a stable course over the years, the focus for Nepal now is on the economic front. Economic dimension is, therefore, a crucial aspect of Nepal's foreign policy today.

WASHINGTON DC, Nov 1: Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud who is on an official visit to the United States of America, had a meeting with Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres left Kathmandu today after wrapping up his four four-day official visit to Nepal.

CPN-UML to host festive tea party today

Published On: November 1, 2023 11:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The CPN-UML is gearing up for a festive tea party, a celebration that embraces Bada Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath festivals today. The event, organized on behalf of Chairman KP Sharma Oli, will take place at the party's central office in Chasal, Lalitpur, commencing at 12:15 PM.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is on a four-day official visit to Nepal, and Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha held a good will meeting on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON DC, Nov 1: Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, who is on an official visit to the United States of America, held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the US International Development Finance Corporation, Scott Nathan on Tuesday.

PM hopeful of UN support to conclude peace process

Published On: November 1, 2023 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his belief that the United Nations would help Nepal bring the peace process to a close.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Visiting UN Secretary General António Guterres delivered a historic speech in the Federal Parliament of Nepal on Tuesday saying that the world could learn much from Nepal in response to multiple crises.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: A group of 15 distinguished global health experts, including former United Nations officials, public health practitioners, and health rights activists, have issued an open letter urging the Member Governments of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SEARO) to make a conscientious and informed choice when selecting the next Regional Director for the SEARO. The experts urged nations to avoid "narrow political manoeuvering" and "go beyond bilateral promises and political interests" while making conscience-driven choices.

KATHMANDU, October 31: A group of civil society members has conveyed their disappointment over the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' failure to meet with the victims of the Maoist conflict during his visit to Nepal.