Nepal panel proposes long-term strategy for handling West Asia-like crises
By Anil Giri Foreign minister-led task force’s report proposes a permanent mechanism to manage overseas emergencies, better coordination among ministries, and faster evacuation of Nepalis from crisis-hit countries.
Nepal keeps protesting over Lipulekh. India and China keep ignoring it
By Anil Giri Despite a decade of diplomatic notes, two unyielding neighbours have kept returning the territorial dispute to square one.
Nepal-India meet takes up measures to minimise flood hazard from Koshi, Gandak projects
By Anil Giri The Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works.
Gor concludes Nepal visit, calls it “highly productive”
By Anil Giri US envoy holds high-level meetings, discusses reforms and business ties.
US official calls for better business climate in meetings with Nepal ministers
By Anil Giri Sergio Gor met foreign and finance ministers Friday, will see RSP chief Lamichhane on Saturday.
India, China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh
By Anil Giri Resumption plan revives sovereignty concerns as Nepal faces pressure to take up Lipulekh issue with India and China.
Nepal tightens enforcement of diplomatic code of conduct
By Anil Giri Implementation widened to cover meetings, communications and conduct involving diplomats at all levels of government and politics.
Trump’s special envoy Sergio Gor seeks meeting with PM Shah as he arrives in Nepal tomorrow
By Anil Giri The prime minister hasn’t committed yet to meeting with US special envoy for South and Central Asia.
Government set to open competition for ambassador posts, a first in Nepal
By Anil Giri The foreign ministry is set to announce envoy vacancies by next week, multiple officials told the Post.
Nepal objects to China over construction of a safety wall along Bhote Koshi River
By Anil Giri The matter was first taken up by the District Administration Office, Sindhupalchowk, with the Ministry of Home Affairs about two weeks ago.
India’s Misri to visit Nepal amid flurry of diplomacy
By Anil Giri Indian foreign secretary aims to assess Nepal’s priorities for concrete outcomes during PM and foreign minister’s India visits.
Nepal wants heavy-lift aircraft from US, instead of six choppers offered in grant
By Anil Giri Instead of rotary-wing craft, Kathmandu will request for aerial cranes or heavy-lift helicopters.
Nepal’s Hong Kong consul under fire for helping fugitive Deuba couple
By Anil Giri Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak reportedly hosted Deubas and continued to offer help to the fugitive couple.
Trump envoy Gor visiting Nepal amid intensifying US-China diplomatic contest in Kathmandu
By Anil Giri US envoy to India has been overseeing Kathmandu since Thompson was recalled in January.
US, China push competing priorities in Kathmandu
By Anil Giri As Samir Kapur raises Tibetan refugee issues, Cao Jing warns against US State Partnership Program, Starlink, and Nepal’s participation in a May 27 Dharamshala event.