Nepal has strongly condemned recent attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers, urging all parties involved in the conflict to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel.

In a message posted on social media platform X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Nepal’s firm stance, calling for an immediate halt to such actions and a thorough investigation into the incidents.

“Nepal strongly condemns recent attacks on the UNIFIL peacekeepers & urges parties of the conflict to guarantee their safety & security.

Such actions must stop immediately & should be adequately investigated,” read the ministry's post.

In a joint statement alongside 33 other UNIFIL-contributing countries, Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to supporting UNIFIL’s mission, which plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in South Lebanon and the wider Middle East. The statement emphasised the importance of the mission, particularly given the escalating tensions in the region.

The signatories called for respect for international law, including the United Nations Charter and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and urged conflicting parties to guarantee the safety of peacekeepers to allow them to fulfil their mandate.

Other 33 signatories of the joint statement seeking action are: Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and Tanzania.