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German MPs call on top Nepali officials
German MPs call on top Nepali officials The delegation leader says the visit will go a long way in strengthening parliamentary relations 
PM Prachanda meets special envoy of South Korean President
PM Prachanda meets special envoy of South Korean President Recruiting more Nepali workers in South Korea was one of the issues the two sides...
Nepal, India hold bilateral talks, unclear if Lipulekh boundary dispute covered
Nepal, India hold bilateral talks, unclear if Lipulekh boundary dispute covered It’s unclear if the two sides discussed boundary disputes of Susta and Kalapani areas –...
Indian Foreign Secretary set to arrive in Kathmandu
Indian Foreign Secretary set to arrive in Kathmandu Vinay Kwatra is also expected to lay the groundwork for PM Prachanda’s Delhi visit before...
USAID Administrator Samantha Power takes time off for trail run
USAID Administrator Samantha Power takes time off for trail run Between high-level meetings, the sporty US official joins Nepal’s famous female trail runner for a...
Senior EU official arrives in Nepal
Senior EU official arrives in Nepal Urpilainen says her visit will strengthen Nepal-EU partnerships in multiple areas of sustainable development
US Under Secretary suggests Nepal protect its interests
US Under Secretary suggests Nepal protect its interests Victoria Nuland says the US wants to work and build strong economic ties with Nepal
US Under Secretary of State Nuland arriving in Nepal
US Under Secretary of State Nuland arriving in Nepal She is scheduled to hold high-level political meetings and visit some of the country's heritage...
Nepal, France officials hold bilateral talks
Nepal, France officials hold bilateral talks The two sides also discuss cultural exchange and people-to-people contact during the talks
New Chinese envoy to Nepal attempts to charm Tibetans
New Chinese envoy to Nepal attempts to charm Tibetans Nepal is home to nearly 20,000 Tibetan refugees - and hundreds of expatriate Chinese workers
Chinese envoy Chen Song arrives in Kathmandu
Chinese envoy Chen Song arrives in Kathmandu Read full text of Chinese ambassador Chen Song's written statement:
Prachanda’s twin challenges 
Prachanda’s twin challenges  The new PM must manage the complex ruling coalition – plus balance Kathmandu’s ties with...
US Secretary of State congratulates Nepali people
US Secretary of State congratulates Nepali people US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken says Nepal’s commitment to democracy is exemplary
Chinese experts in Nepal to survey Nepal-China railway
Chinese experts in Nepal to survey Nepal-China railway The Chinese surveyors visit follows an agreement between foreign ministers to develop Kerung-Kathmandu railway
Indian pundits, media dub Oli, Prachanda ‘pro-China’
Indian pundits, media dub Oli, Prachanda ‘pro-China’ Yet at least one Indian pundit argues that ‘India holds many cards’ to use against...
As western powers watch, China, India, Pakistan wish Prachanda well
As western powers watch, China, India, Pakistan wish Prachanda well China first to congratulate Nepal's new prime minister, followed by India and Pakistan
PM Deuba cancels US trip after failing to schedule one-on-one with President Biden: Sources
PM Deuba cancels US trip after failing to schedule one-on-one with President Biden: Sources In his letter to the White House, the sources said, “the Prime Minister has reiterated...
A little hush over a historic US-Nepal handshake causes quite a bit of fuss
A little hush over a historic US-Nepal handshake causes quite a bit of fuss Security experts say SPP or no SPP, Nepali Army does have a long-standing – in...
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