India-Nepal Statement on New Connectivity through Inland Waterways

7 April 2018 at 1430hrs The Prime Ministers of India and Nepal recognised the untapped potential of inland waterways to contribute towards overall economic development of the region. Taking cognizance of their geographies and noting the development of inland waterways in both countries, the two Prime Ministers took the landmark decision to develop the inland waterways for the movement of [ Read More … ]

India-Nepal Statement on New Partnership in Agriculture

7 April 2018 at 1430hrs Noting the critical importance and contribution of agriculture and allied sectors to their respective economies, the Prime Ministers of India and Nepal reaffirmed their resolve to promote cooperation in agricultural science and technology, agricultural production and agro-processing in line with the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries for mutual benefit of farmers, consumers, scientific [ Read More … ]

India-Nepal Statement on Expanding Rail Linkages: Connecting Raxaul in India to Kathmandu in Nepal

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 … ]

Joint Statement during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India (6-8 April 2018)

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 … ]

Closing Remarks by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister at Business Interactive Roundtable, New Delhi, Friday, April 6, 2018

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

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 issued by the Permanent Mission regarding Nepal’s participation in the NAM Ministerial Conference in Baku

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 on Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister’s State Visit to India

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 on presentation of Credentials of H.E. Ambassador to the King of Kingdom of Spain

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 … ]