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.

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 Prof. Anil Sooklal, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Nepal for a courtesy call this afternoon. On the occasion, they exchanged views on further strengthening Nepal–South Africa bilateral relations, including enhancing economic and investment cooperation and promoting South-South cooperation and multilateralism. Reflecting on recent catastrophic floods in Nepal, they also highlighted the urgent need to amplify voices of climate-vulnerable countries in global forums for enhanced international cooperation to fight climate change.

H. E. Mohammad Aamir Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry today. On the occasion, the Foreign Secretary congratulated him on his appointment as Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal. They also exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Pakistan.

माननीय परराष्ट्रमन्त्री श्री शिशिर खनालज्यू अष्ट्रेलियाको औपचारिक भ्रमण तथा फिजी र टुभालुमा आयोजित Pre-COP Leaders’ Event मा सहभागी भई स्वदेश फर्कनुहुँदा जारी गरिएको प्रेस नोट 🔗:mofa.gov.np/content/1911/a-p…

H. E. Mr Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry today. On the occasion, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed ways to further deepen the age-old and multifaceted ties between the two countries.

Press Release- Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Khanal and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Ms Penny Wong @SenatorWong Held Bilateral Talks in Melbourne 🔗:mofa.gov.np/content/1903/pre…

The Premier of New South Wales, Australia Hon. Christopher (Chris) John Minns, called on the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Shisir Khanal, in Sydney today. Offering condolences over the loss of lives in the recent disaster in Nepal, Premier Minns conveyed the readiness of the Government of New South Wales to assist in Nepal’s recovery efforts. Minister Khanal expressed his sincere gratitude to the people of New South Wales, including the Nepali diaspora, for their sympathy, solidarity and generous support following the devastating floods. He also assured the Premier that locating the missing Australian nationals remains a top priority for the Government of Nepal. The Minister and the Premier exchanged views on opportunities for cooperation in areas including trade, energy, mining, infrastructure, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET), as well as collaboration among higher education institutions in Nepal and New South Wales.

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Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal @shisir addressed the Plenary of the Pre-COP Leaders’ Event in Fiji today. Highlighting the shared climate vulnerabilities of Himalayan and Pacific island nations, he stressed that mountains and oceans are part of an indivisible planetary continuum, connected by the water cycle and a common future. Referring to the recent devastating Bhote Koshi Floods in Nepal, the Hon. Minister underscored the urgency of addressing climate injustice, noting that countries contributing least to global GHG emissions are bearing disproportionate loss of lives, infrastructure and development gains. Ahead of COP31, he outlined Nepal’s priorities: upholding the 1.5°C goal, predictable and grant-based adaptation finance, full operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund, and a “Sagarmatha to the Sea” partnership linking mountain and ocean nations. Referring to Fiji’s Solesolevaki and Nepal’s Shramadāna, he called for global solidarity and collective leadership to turn shared climate vulnerability into climate justice. The full text is here: mofa.gov.np/content/1901/add…