Press Release by the PMN, New York on the conclusion of the Midterm Review of the IPOA.

Posted onMay 30, 2016May 30, 2016

Press Release The three-day Mid-term Review (MTR) of the implementation of Istanbul Programme of Action (IPOA) for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for the decade 2011-2020 concluded today in Antalya, Turkey, by unanimously adopting during its Closing Ceremony, the Outcome Document, which was finalized through a two-month long rigorous inter-Governmental negotiation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. As [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the Participation of Nepal in the MTR Conference issued by the PMN, New York.

Posted onMay 29, 2016May 29, 2016

Press Release Hon. Mr. Kamal Thapa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, addressed the Comprehensive High-level Midterm Review (MTR) conference of the Istanbul Programme of Action (IPOA) in Antalya, Turkey today. While recalling Nepal’s role as chair of the global coordination bureau of LDCs to steer negotiations for the IPOA in 2011, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the [ Read More … ]

Statement by Hon. DPM and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kamal Thapa at the plenary session of the midterm review of the IPOA being held in Antalya, Turkey.

Posted onMay 27, 2016May 27, 2016

Mr. Chairman, It is my honour to be here in this beautiful city of Antalya for the comprehensive midterm review of the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action for LDCs for the decade 2011-2020. I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey for so generously hosting this important event [ Read More … ]

Press Release Issued by the Embassy of Nepal, Tel Aviv on the Visit of The Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa

Posted onMay 27, 2016May 27, 2016

PRESS RELEASE Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa expressed his remarks on Political Development in Nepal, Nepal’s Foreign Policy and Nepal-Israel Relations at a talk programme organized by the Israel Council on Foreign Relations in Jerusalem this morning. Speaking on the occasion, the Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs said that [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the Bilateral Meeting with HE Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel.

Posted onMay 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Press Release The Hon’ble Kamal Thapa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs had a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel today at latter’s Office in Jerusalem. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the bilateral relations and exchanged views on strengthening and consolidating these relations [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the Arrival of the DPM and Minister for Foreign Affairs in Tel Aviv.

Posted onMay 24, 2016May 25, 2016

Press Release The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon’ble Mr. Kamal Thapa, arrived in Tel Aviv today. Hon’ble Mr. Thapa is paying an official visit to Israel from 24 to 26 May, 2016 at the invitation of the Government of Israel. He was welcomed by the senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Nepalese [ Read More … ]

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs as Co-Chair of the High-Level Leaders’ Roundtable on “Natural Disaster and Climate Change: Managing Risks and Crises Differently”

Posted onMay 24, 2016May 24, 2016

Fellow co-chairs, Moderators, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for convening the Summit and outlining the objectives and modalities of this round table. Thank you also Mr. Secretary-General for this honour given to Nepal. I deal on the theme representing one of themountain countries of the world that is most vulnerable to climate change and disasters. I also share the [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the participation of the Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the High-Level Leaders’ Roundtable on “Natural Disaster and Climate Change: Managing Risks and Crises Differently”

Posted onMay 24, 2016May 24, 2016

Press Release The Hon’ble Kamal Thapa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs co-chaired the High-Level Leaders’ Roundtable on “Natural Disaster and Climate Change: Managing Risks and Crises Differently” – one of the seven roundtables being organized as part of the World Humanitarian Summit being held in Istanbul, Turkey. Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and [ Read More … ]

Statement by Hon’ ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa at the World Humanitarian Summit (23 May 2016, Istanbul)

Posted onMay 24, 2016

Mr. Chairperson, I Wish to thank the Secretary-General for convening the first ever World Humanitarian Summit, and for articulating the humanitarian agenda drawing the attention of the international community to the five core responsibilities and relevant actions. The agenda for humanity requires common understanding, strategic approach and strengthened global partnership and collaboration. The Government of Turkey deserves our appreciation for [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the Recent Occurrence of Heavy Rainfall, Flood and Landslide in Sri Lanka

Posted onMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Press Release The Government of Nepal has expressed its deep sorrow on the loss of human lives and property in Sri Lanka due to the recent occurrence of heavy rainfall, flood and landslide. At this hour of tragic loss, the Government of Nepal stands firmly with the people and Government of Sri Lanka. As a token of its solidarity, the [ Read More … ]