7 April 2018; 1430 hrs With the objective of expanding connectivity to enhance people-to-people linkages and promote economic growth and development, the Prime Ministers of India and Nepal agreed to construct a new electrified rail line, with India’s financial support, connecting the border city of Raxaul in India to Kathmandu in Nepal. As a first step, it was agreed that [ Read More … ]
7 April 2018 at 1430hrs The Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, is on a State visit to India from April 6-8, 2018, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. On April 7, 2018, the two Prime Ministers comprehensively reviewed the entire spectrum of multifaceted ties between the two countries. They [ Read More … ]
Dear captains of business and industries from Nepal and India. Thank you for hosting this roundtable which is different from what I addressed last time. I have carefully listened to you. Very important suggestions and comments have come from the floor. It has been really encouraging to get such valuable feedbacks. CEO from Investment Board of Nepal made a comprehensive [ Read More … ]
Statement by the Honorable Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Head of the Delegation of Nepal to the NAM Inter-Summit Ministerial Meeting 5 April 2018, Baku, Azerbaijan Theme: “Promoting international peace and security for sustainable development” Mr. Chairman, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have brought with me warm greetings and best wishes from [ Read More … ]
Press Release Nepal’s Participation in the NAM Ministerial Conference, Baku Honourable Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, led the Nepali delegation to the 18th Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 5 April 2018 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Earlier today, Minister Gyawali attended the opening session of the conference which was addressed by H.E. Mr. [ Read More … ]
Press Release The Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, is leaving for India tomorrow morning on a State Visit at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Radhika Shakya. He will be staying at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New [ Read More … ]
Press Release His Excellency Mr. Bharat Bahadur Rayamajhi, Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Spain, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty the King Felipe VI, amidst a special ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Madrid on 5 April 2018. A brief courtesy audience of half an hour with the King was arranged immediately after the presentation. [ Read More … ]
Press Release The Second Asian and Pacific Energy Forum The Ministerial Segment of the Second Asian and Pacific Energy Forum commenced in Bangkok today, 4 April. Member states from Asia and the Pacific as well as International Organisations, Civil Society Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations are participating in the Forum. Hon. Mr. Barshaman Pun, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation [ Read More … ]
Press Release UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, H.E. Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, is visiting Nepal from 1-3 April 2018. During the visit, Ms. Nakamitsu will call on the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali; and Foreign Secretary Mr. Shanker Das Bairagi. The High Representative will depart from Kathmandu on [ Read More … ]