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Nepal Govt wants stronger ties with India, China: Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal

June 17, 2026 admin

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Nepal government wants to have “stronger ties” with India and China, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said as he wrapped up his four-day visit to Beijing on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). During the visit, Mr. Khanal held comprehensive and in-depth talks with his Chinese counterpart…

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Balananda Sharma appointed as Nepal’s new Foreign Minister

December 26, 2025 admin

Lt Gen (Retd) Balananda Sharma was appointed Nepal’s foreign affairs minister on Friday (December 26, 2025). President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Sharma at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas, according to a notice issued by his office. This is the fifth Cabinet expansion by Prime Minister Sushila Karki,…

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership

August 16, 2024 admin

Richard Verma. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday (August 16, 2024) met Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. Mr. Verma,…

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A group of 254 Nepali students rescued from conflict-ridden Israel return home

October 13, 2023 admin

A Nepalese woman welcomes her daughter who is evacuated from Israel, at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A group of 254 Nepali students rescued from the strife-torn Israel and led by Foreign Minister N. P. Saud arrived in Kathmandu on October 13. A Nepal Airlines…

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