Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal received a cheque for NPR 10 million from Mr Uttam Nepal and DNA testing kits from Mr Kul Acharya, both London-based Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs), at an event organised at the Ministry today. On the occasion, expressing his sincere gratitude to both contributors, Hon. Minister Khanal noted that the financial assistance and DNA testing kits would strengthen the Government’s capacity for research and DNA testing. Hon. Member of the House of Representatives Ms Vidushi Rana, representatives of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), and senior officials from the Ministry were present on the occasion.

Press Release The Government of Nepal expresses its profound sorrow over the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the northern part of the Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR) of the People’s Republic of China on 22 October 2026, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, injuries to several dozen others, and extensive damage to property and infrastructure. The Government of Nepal extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, especially to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic disaster. Nepal wishes a speedy recovery to those injured and expresses its sympathy with all those affected by the disaster. Nepal stands in solidarity with China during this difficult time and extends its sincere wishes for a swift response and the early recovery and rehabilitation of the affected families and communities. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singhadurbar, Kathmandu 23 October 2026 @MFA_China

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a Nepali citizen in a debris falling from intercepted drone attackted at Saudi Aramco's Saybah Oil field yesterday. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Nepal reitirates its unequivocal condemnation to all attacks targeted at civilians and critical infrastructures. Reaffirming our principled position, Nepal continues to call for the peaceful resolution of disputes including through dialogue, negotiation, and diplomatic engagement.

Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS Mr Jorge Moreira da Silva paid a courtesy call on Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal at the Ministry. On the occasion, discussions focused on the upcoming COP31 and post-disaster recovery efforts following the recent floods.

SAARC Secretary-General H. E. Md. Golam Sarwar paid separate farewell calls on Hon. Foreign Minister Mr Shisir Khanal and Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai today. Discussions were focused on SAARC’s importance and the need to further strengthening regional cooperation, including on climate change and disaster response. Hon. Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary also thanked the Secretary-General for his contributions during the tenure.

H. E. Ms Siti Arnyfariza Binti Haji Mohd Jaini, newly accredited Non-Resident Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal at the Ministry today.   On the occasion, Foreign Minister Mr Khanal congratulated Ambassador Jaini on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure.   They exchanged views on further strengthening the friendly bilateral relations and cooperation between Nepal and Brunei Darussalam.

H. E. Mr Fahd Mohammad A. Mnikhr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry today. Ambassador Mnikhr informed the Foreign Secretary about the recent developments in West Asia, including the recent attacks targeting civilian and physical infrastructures including Airports in Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Secretary reiterated Nepal’s principled position in favour of peace, dialogue and diplomacy, and the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure. During the call on, they discussed matters relating to further strengthening Nepal–Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and cooperation for mutual benefit.

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal addressed the 32nd AGM of the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the Chief Guest today in Kathmandu. Articulating Nepal’s economic vision, Hon. Minister highlighted the imperatives of integrating into regional value chains, mobilizing quality external capital, expanding clean energy partnerships, and advancing a cross-border digital and knowledge-based economic architecture. Hon. Minister reaffirmed MoFA’s commitment to institutionalizing an outward-looking economic diplomacy that aligns bilateral engagements with broader development goals, ensuring political understanding translates into sustainable growth, innovation and shared prosperity.

H. E. Mr Charles Whiteley, Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai, Foreign Secretary, at the Ministry today. The Foreign Secretary congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment as the Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal and wished him a fruitful tenure in Nepal. During the call on, they discussed ways of further strengthening the bilateral cooperation in various areas, including high-level exchanges, climate change, trade and investment, tourism, migration, connectivity, and people-to-people bonds.

Hon. Shisir Khanal, Minister for Foreign Affairs, received H. E. Mohammad Aamir Khan, the newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, at the Ministry today. Hon. Foreign Minister Khanal congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him a productive tenure. On the occasion, they discussed ways to expand areas of cooperation and further strengthen the friendly relations between Nepal and Pakistan.

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal received H. E. Mr Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Nepal, for a courtesy call at the Ministry today. On the occasion, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interests.

H. E. Ms Listyowati, newly accredited Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal at the Ministry today. Foreign Minister Mr Khanal congratulated Ambassador Listyowati on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure. They also exchanged views on further strengthening the bilateral relations and cooperation between Nepal and Indonesia.

H.E. Ms Listyowati, newly accredited Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry today. Foreign Secretary Rai congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and wished her success in her new assignment. They also shared views on further strengthening Nepal-Indonesia relations for mutual benefit of the two countries.

H. E. Mr PARK Jae-kyung, newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Foreign Minister Mr Shisir Khanal at the Ministry today. On the occasion, Foreign Minister Khanal congratulated Ambassador PARK on his appointment, and wished him a successful tenure in Nepal. They also discussed various matters relating to further strengthening the bilateral relations between Nepal and the Republic of Korea.

The newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal H. E. Mr PARK Jae-kyung paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry today. During the call on, Foreign Secretary Mr Rai congratulated Ambassador PARK on his appointment as the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal. They also shared views on further deepening the bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries and peoples.