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 … ]

Press Release on the Participation in the World Humanitarian Summit, High-Level Midterm Review of the IPOA and Official Visit to Israel

Posted onMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Press Release Leading a Nepalese delegation to the World Humanitarian Summit convened by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa is leaving for Istanbul, Turkey tomorrow. Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs will be accompanied by Mr. Sushil Gyewali, Chief Executive Officer of the National [ Read More … ]

Press Release issued by the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Guinea

Posted onMay 13, 2016May 13, 2016

Press Release Nepal and the Republic of Guinea have established formal bilateral diplomatic relations today. His Excellency Durga Prasad Bhattarai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mamadi Touré, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Guinea to the United Nations, signed an Agreement to this effect [ Read More … ]

Briefing to Diplomatic Community in Kathmandu by Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kamal Thapa, May 11, 2016

Posted onMay 11, 2016May 11, 2016

Briefing to Diplomatic Community in Kathmandu by Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kamal Thapa, May 11, 2016 Right Honourable Prime Minister, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Friends from Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for your presence here. One year has passed since the devastating earthquakes hit our country causing huge loss of life and property and [ Read More … ]

Press Release on Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates

Posted onMay 10, 2016May 11, 2016

PRESS RELEASE At the invitation of Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, arrived Kathmandu today by special aircraft in connection with an official visit to Nepal. He was received by Hon. Minster of State [ Read More … ]

Press Release on the official visit of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.

Posted onMay 9, 2016May 10, 2016

Press Release At the invitation of the Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa, a delegation headed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates is arriving Kathmandu tomorrow by special aircraft in connection with an official visit. There will be [ Read More … ]

Press Release on Cars Handover Ceremony

Posted onMay 4, 2016May 4, 2016

PRESS RELEASE On behalf of the Government of the State of Qatar, the Ambassador of Qatar to Nepal His Excellency Mr.Ahamed Jaseem Mohammed Ali Al-Hamer handed over the keys of nine Mercedes Benz cars to Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kamal Thapa amid a special handover ceremony organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singha [ Read More … ]