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Cooperation for ecological protection : The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation nations will feed almost half of the world’s population if they are food secure, by Balmukunda Regmi (kp 25/09/2022)

President Bhandari addressed GSI against Nepal’s foreign policy: MoFA (rep 23/09/2022)

Nonaligned Policy Under Scanner, by Hira Bahadur  Thapa (rn 23/09/2022)

For Pro-Nepal Pride : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba says Nepal enjoys cordial relations with both neighbors and big partners (sp 09/09/2022)

Govt tightens visit visa permits, travel agencies to be booked in case of irregularities, by Tapendra Karki (rep 05/09/2022), NATTA objects to new provisions (ht 06/09/2022), Confusion surrounds new tourist visa provisions, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 07/09/2022), Tough visit visa rule : Given the unhelpful bureaucracy, the new regulation will give unnecessary trouble to ordinary people (ht 08/09/2022)

Nepal's Foreign Policy : Navigating Geo-strategic Manoeuvres, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 03/09/2022)

Advancing Vision in Nepal’s Diplomacy, by GP Acharya (rep 02/09/2022)

Strategic Autonomy Through Nonalignment, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 02/09/2022)

Is Nepal Trapped in Geopolitical and Geostrategic Rivalry?, by Niranjan Mani Dixit (rep 28/08/2022)

Ending Ambiguity In Foreign Policy, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 20/08/2022)

Nepal’s Nonalignment Relevant Forever, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rn 12/08/2022)

South Asia in the Midst of Cold War 2.0, by Binoj Basnyat (kh 07/08/2022)

Nepal receives observer status in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation : Foreign policy observers say association with such a huge grouping has benefits but Nepal should tread carefully on military and security aspects amid rising geopolitical components, by Anil Giri (kp 31/07/2022)

Enhance Nepal’s Diplomatic Capability, by Shyam Prasad Mainali (rn 30/07/2022)

Geopolitical Tremors In Nepal, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 20/07/2022)

Subedi appointed ambassador to Japan (kh 17/07/2022) [Nothing against all these new ambassadors personally, but why must all of them be male Bahuns? This is not prescribed by the constitution, on the contrary...]

Paradox of Nepal’s national interest: Every party agrees on fundamentals, differs in practice : National interest discourse in Nepal is largely linked with foreign policy conducts. It is often a matter of how Nepal should deal with neighboring India and China and far-off powerful America, by Mahabir Paudyal (nlt 15/07/2022)

Hurdles in Nepal’s Newfangled Geostrategic Drive, by Binoj Basnyat (kh 13/07/2022)

President Bhandari appoints two residential ambassadors to Egypt and Vienna (kh 12/07/2022) [Once again, both male Bahuns. Just a reminder: male Bahuns make up only six per cent of the total population. Long live the patriarchal Bahun state!]

President appoints resident ambassadors to three countries (kh 08/07/2022) [Thank god, all of them male Bahuns once again!]

Geography Shapes Geopolitics, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 06/07/2022)

President appoints Khatri, Wagle as non-resident ambassadors (rep 02/07/2022)

Non-aligned Foreign Policy Reaffirmed, by Balmukunda Regmi (rn 29/06/2022)

Plugging Diplomatic Loopholes, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 26/06/2022)

Riding Out Turbulent Geopolitics, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 25/06/2022)

Foreign Policy Options : At a time when the old World Order is in a transition, Ministry of Foreign Affairs starts YN Khanal Lecture Series to explore Nepal’s Foreign Policy, by Keshab Poudel (sp 24/06/2022)

Experts say SPP exposed Nepal’s civilian and military diplomacy failure : It’s a fiasco of epic proportions, they say, which could widen trust deficit with neighbours and the United States, by Anil Giri (kp 19/06/2022)

Foreign policy of Nepal : Learning from past, present situation and vision for future. Nepal has to grow out of the ‘a yam between two stones’ mindset and the self-defeating notions of an insignificant, impoverished, and peripheral state, by Surya P Subedi (kp 10/06/2022), A Review of Scholar's Perspective on Nepal's Foreign Policy, by Madan Kumar Bhattarai (rep 21/06/2022), A Scholar’s Response to a Former Diplomat, by Surya P Subedi (rep 30/06/2022), Friendly Response to Scholastic Comments on My Review of Nepal’s Foreign Policy Lecture, by Madan Kumar Bhattarai (rep 03/07/2022)

Rationalizing Nepal’s Foreign Policy amid Changing Dynamics of Geopolitics, by GP Acharya (rep 08/06/2022)

Recognition For Contribution : Nepal Foreign Service Day recognized the persons who served in Nepalese foreign service to defend and promote Nepal’s national interest, by Keshab Poudel (sp 03/06/2022)

Nepal’s non-alignment must stay : Non-alignment is taking a non-military alliance to prevent war and work for peace, by Katak Malla (kp 03/06/2022)

Closing or drawing down some Nepali foreign missions is always on agenda but not a priority : Like his predecessors, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma in his budget speech on Sunday announced government plans to review the number of Nepali missions, by Anil Giri (kp 02/06/2022)

Parliamentary Hearing Committee endorses names of two proposed ambassadors (nlt 24/05/2022)

Scrutiny In Diplomatic Appointments, by Mukti Rijal (rn 14/04/2022), Economic diplomacy takes a back seat as diplomats fail to push it : Experts stress making it a part of the country’s overall diplomacy so as to advance and achieve economic goals, by Anil Giri (kp 15/04/2022) [What can you expect when the majority have no diplomatic experience but get their posts on the basis of kinship or party affiliation?]

Non-residential ambassadors present credentials to President Bhandari (kh 11/04/2022)

Doing diplomacy differently: Bridging the gap between policies and people : Public diplomacy should not just be about promoting culinary delicacies and cultural traditions but also about finding better ways to involve and engage people in foreign affairs, by Simone Galimberti (nlt 10/04/2022)

Nepal Amid Triangular Geopolitical Game, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 07/04/2022)

Government recommends names of ambassadors to 20 countries (with list) (kh 07/04/2022) [Three quarters of them are Bahuns, which once again shows who considers themselves as the owners of this land!], Ambassadorial appointments: Unqualified, yet fortunate individuals, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 13/04/2022) [Nepotism as usual!], Writ petition challenges ambassadorial nominations : Petitioners say recent nominations have ignored principles of inclusion and call for new nominations (kp 23/04/2022)

Nepal’s diplomatic relations extend to 176 countries (kh 03/04/2022)

Nepali Army and U.S. Army hold Nepal-U.S. Land Forces Talks in Hawaii (kh 31/03/2022) [Against the background of the global competition between the USA and China, this proves anything but Nepal's neutrality!]

Government needs to 'hone its diplomatic skills' (ht 25/03/2022)

Conflicting geopolitical interests of big powers and its implications in Nepal  : Is Nepal likely to become a pawn between Washington and Beijing’s rivalry? Will Nepal benefit materially from its inherent position?, by Niyati Adhikari (nlt 15/03/2022), US delegation to be in Nepal right after Chinese foreign minister’s visit : A team of 25 Congressional members, the biggest ever, is flying into Kathmandu after the MCC compact’s passage, which Washington has hailed and Beijing has noted, by Anil Giri (kp 17/03/2022) [The power games between China and USA on the back of Nepal continue!], Ukraine War: Lessons for Nepal, by Dron Lamichhane (rep 17/03/2022)

Assessing Nepal’s foreign policy after MCC Compact ratification and Ukraine crisis : Has the Deuba government really deviated from the fundamental principles of non-alignment and Panchasheel? What does non-alignment and Panchasheel mean for Nepal?, by Geja Sharma Wagle (nlt 15/03/2022)

Times of non-alignment are over, it is good for Nepal : Nepal voted against Russian aggression in Ukraine at the UN General Assembly. It could herald a new era of truly independent foreign policy for Nepal, by Simone Galimberti (nlt 12/03/2022)

8 countries without Nepali ambassadors (kh 10/03/2022)

High level visit from abroad soon: Foreign Minister Khadka (kh 07/03/2022)

Time for Pax Sinica? The Chinese have shown that even Americans need their indirect consent to have their way, by CK Lal (kp 02/03/2022)

Nepal needs stability in foreign policy : The controversy has more to do with Nepal’s domestic politics rather than Nepal’s overall relationship with the US, by Pragya Ghimire (ae 24/03/2022)

Nepal: Status of International Relations, by Ranjeev Kunwar (kh 22/02/2022)

Between domestic politics and diplomacy : It is interesting how political leaders and scholars have interpreted the MCC document differently, by Purna B Silwal (kp 20/02/2022)

Nepal and Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste establish diplomatic relations (rep 12/02/2022)

Is Nepal Going Nordic Way?, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 09/02/2022)

‘Nepali Congress should learn from BP Koirala’s playbook on China to resolve border issues with India’. Interview with Geja Sharma Wagle, foreign policy analyst (nlt 06/02/2022)

Avoiding Geopolitical Pitfalls, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 06/02/2022)

Opportunity or victim of geo-politics : Nepal’s geo-politics has both opportunities and risks depending on the capability of our leaders, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 28/01/2022) [Since Nepal has no capable leaders, or they are prevented by the incompetent ones, the focus is likely to remain on risk.]

Nepal Faces New Geopolitical Reality, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 12/01/2022)

Dr Bhekh Bahadur Thapa looks back at Nepal’s foreign policy trajectory : The veteran diplomat discusses evolution of the new global order and Nepal’s position in it, by Siromani Dhungana and Mahabir Paudyal (nlt 02/01/2022)

Parliament announces yet another panel to study foreign policy : Minister Khadka has flagged several flaws and shortcomings in the foreign policy document unveiled by his predecessor Gyawali, by Anil Giri (kp 01/01/2022)

Use Of Social Media For Int’l Relations (rn 25/12/2021)

Ambassadors – Extraordinary And Plenipotentiary?, by Dhruba Hari Adhikari (rn 14/12/2021)

Amid shifting geopolitics, how should Nepal navigate its foreign policy? As the great powers are focusing on South Asia in general and Nepal in particular, Nepal’s geopolitics has also changed significantly in recent times especially in the post-2015 period, by Hari Prakash Chand (nlt 06/12/2021)

Parliamentary hearing for ambassador nominees set for today : The parliamentary committee has already deferred the hearing twice in the absence of a quorum, by Pramod Ghimire (kp 06/12/2021), Parliamentary hearing endorses proposed ambassadorial candidates (kh 06/12/2021

Himalayan Quadrangle or Himalayan Triangle?, by Rajaram Bartaula (rep 01/12/2021)

Experts fault Deuba for prioritising domestic politics over foreign policy : As the MCC’s ratification hangs in the balance, questions arise over the fate of projects under the BRI, by Anil Giri (kp 30/11/2021)

NICE to organize two-day Int’l Conference on Nepal’s Foreign Policy (rep 26/11/2021)

Five foreign envoys present credentials to Prez Bhandari (rep 25/11/2021)

The Nepal factor in the Indo-Pacific strategy : Nepal should not rush to side with either of its neighbours carrying hegemonic ambitions in the region, by Gaurav Raja Dahal (kp 20/10/2021)

Indo-Pacific : A new theatre of opportunities and rise of China, by Divya Rai (kh 15/10/2021)

Foreign Policy in the Constitution of Nepal, 2015, by Rajeev Kunwar (kh 09/10/2021)

As Non-Aligned Movement marks 60 years, many are questioning its relevance : Experts say new alliances are emerging and the world is heading to become multi-polar, so Nepal needs to tread cautiously while disengaging itself from strategic alliances, by Anil Giri (kp 02/10/2021), Beyond System Of Interstate Relations, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 02/10/2021)

Policy interrupted : Rather than non-alignment, Nepal’s foreign policy represents a lack of continuity, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 01/10/2021)

Framing Independent Foreign Policy, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 25/09/2021)

Deuba recalls 12 envoys appointed by Oli : Twenty-three missions are now set to go headless, and some are in key countries—India, China, US, UK and Qatar, by Anil Giri (kp 22/09/2021), Welcome home : The government should appoint a larger number of career diplomats to our diplomatic missions abroad (kp 23/09/2021) [There should be no political nominations at all!]

Nepal Better Off With Non-Aligned Stance, by Achut Gutam (rn 20/09/2021)

Ambassadorial appointments: Need of qualification, expertise, skills, by Nir Bahadur Karki (ht 07/09/2021)

Diplomacy through data processing: Is it of concern to Nepal?, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 06/09/2021)

DoCS to coordinate with local levels to address problems facing Nepali people in foreign land (kh 06/09/2021)

Border issue with China exposes Nepal’s unstable foreign policy : When it comes to relations with neighbours, a studied approach that is above partisan interests is required, and both Oli and Deuba have bungled, analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 03/09/2021)

Foreign policy debates in Nepal. What’s new?, by Biswas Baral (ae 02/09/2021)

Over 1,600 foreigners deported from Nepal in two years (kh 24/08/2021)

Snarling global geopolitics : How does Nepal sense it?,  by Madhav Shrestha (ht 16/08/2021)

Oli’s Flip-Flop On Foreign Policy, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 15/08/2021)

Former Nepali Ambassadors form new association ‘AFANA’ : Dr Simkhada AFANA President (kh 11/08/2021)

Consensus foreign policy: Desirable, but  can parties have it?  A task force of the ruling alliance has called for a foreign policy based on consensus. It is possible if national  interest is kept above petty party interests, experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 07/08/2021)

US interest, Nepal foreign policy under Beijing’s watch with changes in Kathmandu : China would want to make a push for implementation of BRI projects, just as Deuba government prepares to move the American MCC programme forward, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 29/07/2021)

From vaccines to a balancing act, Deuba faces tough foreign policy challenges : It is not just about India and China anymore. With the changes in international rivalries, Nepal needs to tread carefully while safeguarding its interests, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 24/07/2021)

PM Deuba unveils outline of govt’s foreign policies : To keep friendly ties with both China and India (kh 19/07/2021)

Government cancels appointment process of 11 ambassadors (kh 18/07/2021), Deuba govt scraps nine ambassadorial appointments made by Oli govt (rep 18/07/2021)

Whither Nepal’s foreign policy : Nepal’s abstention  from voting for the  UN resolution on Myanmar was a mistake, by Kul Chandra Gautam (kp 05/07/2021)

Nepal Must Tread A Fine Line, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 26/06/2021)

Nepal is in disarray. Its foreign policy doesn’t need to be : Foreign policy cannot serve individual interests. In Nepal, unfortunately, this is the norm, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 25/06/2021)

Nepal’s foreign policy failure : The oft-repeated policy of equidistance between India and China is unrealistic, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 24/06/2021)

Triangular geopolitical rivalry : Nepal must maintain a balance among the big powers, or it will turn into a playground, by Geja Sharma Wagle (kp 07/06/2021)

Change in criteria to appoint ambassadors meets with widespread criticism : The share of political appointees among envoys has grown and if the candidate is a former minister a high school degree would qualify them for the role, officials say, by Anil Giri (kp 06/06/2021), Govt amends eligibility criteria for ambassadors to make space for ‘relatives’ (kh 06/06/2021)

South Asian geopolitics: : Present and future : The days ahead are going to be more demanding for South Asian nations, by Binoj Basnyat (kp 26/05/2021)

Nepal’s missions abroad have little to show in seeking Covid-19 assistance : Even as country battles the virus and the world shows concern, diplomats have failed in actively lobbying for support, By Anil Giri (kp 15/05/2021)

Cabinet recommends 11 envoys for various countries : Of the recommendations, nine are political appointees while only two are from the foreign service (kp 15/05/2021) [This is nepotism in its purest form! Only those who have the Oli party book shall be appointed to representative foreign posts for which only top diplomats are qualified!], Oli’s envoy appointments could erode country’s credibility, experts warn : Only two out of eleven ambassadorial nominees are career diplomats, by Anil Giri (kp 16/05/2021)

Government mobilises its missions seeking aid to fight pandemic : Foreign Ministry has written to all Nepali missions abroad, asking them to find help from the host countries. A diplomat in Delhi says India will resume supply of vaccines to Nepal from June-July, by Anil Giri (kp 09/05/2021)

Foreign Policy Needs Clear Focus, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 01/05/2021), No alternative to working together : There is a need for common understanding to implement the country’s foreign policy, by Navaraj Pudasaini (kp 02/05/2021), Nepal’s Ties With Neighbours : Red Line Must Not Be Crossed, by Upendra Gautam (rn 02/05/2021)

Missing principle in Nepal’s foreign policy?, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 28/04/2021)

Changing global strategic environment : Reforms Nepal should make, by Ravindra Prasad Bhatt (ht 15/04/2021)

Does Nepal need innovation in foreign policy? Our leaders should have the political wisdom to optimise soft power and attract investment, by Surendra Prasad Chaudhary (kp 12/04/2021)

Sustainable diplomacy : Through on-the-job training, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 29/03/2021)

136 foreigners expelled in past eight months (kh 23/03/2021)

Evaluating Nepal’s new foreign policy : To practically implement the new foreign policy, it is important to integrate it with core national interests and priorities, by Abhaya Raj Joshi (rep 05/03/2021)

Diplomats are meeting political leaders but Foreign Ministry is unaware : The interest that foreign envoys show in Nepali politics during political instability is the result of political leadership giving them unhindered access, leaders and experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 27/02/2021)

Dahal seeks international community’s support to save democracy in Nepal : It’s nearly two months since Oli dissolved the House, but major countries, including India, the US, the UK and China, have opted not to speak up on the political situation here, by Anil Giri (kp 11/02/2021) [This may also be due to the person of Dahal, who claimed responsibility for the death of 5,000 people during the time of the insurgency, but did not draw any further legal and political consequences from it!]

Nepal’s geopolitical nightmares : During such heightened uncertainty in the region, Nepal does not even have a permanent government, by Biswas Baral (ae 29/01/2021)

Govt eases arrival visa for diplomats, UN employees, NRNs (ht 20/01/20210)

Smart diplomacy: Needs tech-driven approach, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 18/01/2021)

Democracy is the defense of Nepali sovereignty, by Robert A Portada and Uttam Paudel (rep 06/01/2021)

Nepal can decide its own political fate : If India, China and the US desire to have some show in Nepal, it is high time they learnt to be on the sideshows amicably, by Mahesh K Maskey (rep 31/12/2020)

The business of foreign affairs : As Nepal shows a renewed focus on foreign policy, it needs to think about possible transformative changes, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 15/12/2020)

Govt recommends envoys to Sri Lanka, South Korea and Egypt (kh 08/12/2020) [Thank god, once again three male Bahuns! Who else?]

Foreign ministry unveils govt’s new integrated foreign policy (ht 07/12/2020), Govt unveils new integrated foreign policy document; stresses mutual cooperation based on Panchsheel, by Santosh Ghimire (rep 07/12/2020), Several holes in new foreign policy document, leaders and experts say : Policy should have been prepared with wider consultations to address pertinent global issues, observers point out; Senior ruling party leader says they were not aware of  the policy document, by Anil Giri (kp 10/12/2020), Nepal’s view of the world : The new foreign policy document, albeit a good start, lacks imagination, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 11/12/2020)

Political quake in the offing : Collision of Indian, Chinese political tectonic plates, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 30/11/2020), Preparing for the clash of empires : Slew of recent visits by Indian and Chinese military, intelligence and diplomatic officials underscore Nepal’s new geo-strategic status, by Bhaskar Koirala (nt 04/12/2020)

As Kathmandu plays host to guests from south and north, concerns grow over geopolitical games : Nepali leadership needs to strike a fine balance when it comes to dealing with neighbours  and friendly nations so as to earn support for its larger national interests, analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 29/11/2020), Discussing Nepal’s geopolitical trajectory : Maintaining a delicate balance between the immediate and extended neighborhood is the best way for Nepal to realize its national interest objectives, by Angana Guha Roy (rep 29/11/2020)

Diplomacy during COVID-19: Time to shift online, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 25/11/2020)

Experts emphasize neutrality on foreign policy (kh 13/11/2020)

Ambassadors’ appointment: Quality versus party affiliation, by Nir Bahadur Karki (ht 12/11/2020) [Nothing has changed over the years, irrespective which party is in power!], Hearing Committee endorses names of proposed ambassadors (kh 12/11/2020)

Covid-19 and the new Great Game : Nepal has to tread carefully in a bipolar world in which its northern and southern neighbours are on opposite sides (nt 30/10/2020)

Nepal’s women envoys make a mark : In Oman, Spain, Israel, Japan, Nepal’s female ambassadors are proudly flying the flag, by Pratistha Rijal (nt 16/10/2020)

Former finance minister Khatiwada appointed as Nepal’s envoy to the US (rep 01/10/2020), Nirmal Kumar BK recommended as Nepal’s new ambassador to South Africa (rep 01/10/2020) [Once again three political nominations, all male, two of them Bahuns and one Dalitwhat is a rare exception!], Lok Dharshan Regmi recommended Ambassador to UK (kh 01/10/2020),
Nomination of envoys sparks dispute within NCP; Prachanda ‘displeased’ (kh 01/10/2020)

Place Of Experience In Diplomacy, by Mukunda Kattel (rn 21/09/2020)

For strong diplomacy, Nepal must build a system for envoy posting, experts say : Despite promises to streamline ambassadorial appointments, the government  has yet to implement the criteria it introduced itself around two years ago, by Anil Giri (kp 18/09/2020)

Nepal resumes visa services (kh 13/09/2020)

Covid-19 and Nepal’s foreign policy (ae 11/09/2020)

Why is Nepal drafting a new foreign policy?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 11/09/2020)

Geopolitical Factor In International Relations, by Sagar Phuyal (rn 09/09/2020)

Foreign policy: Aspirations and realities; Politicians raise the border encroachment issue rather than take the necessary steps to remedy the problem, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 07/09/2020)

Nepal's Post COVID-19 Foreign Policy, by Khadga KC (rn 30/08/2020)

‘Nepal’s foreign relations witness robust growth’ (ht 28/08/2020)

Foreign Ministry working to revise and reactivate diplomatic code of conductOfficials say criticism over meetings between politicians and diplomats without their ministry’s knowledge has made plan to introduce the code at the earliest necessary, by Anil Giri (kp 27/08/2020)

As world sees rapid geopolitical shifts, Nepal needs a clear foreign policy, experts say : New foreign policy is in the works, which analysts say must serve domestic needs and safeguard the country’s interests, by Anil Giri (kp 22/08/2020)

Three career diplomats picked as Nepal’s envoys to Belgium, Pakistan and Germany (rep 18/08/2020)

Nepal reviewing its foreign policy; top priority to immediate neighbors (kh 11/08/2020)

Where are Nepal-India relations heading? The foreign policy of the Nepal Communist Party government has been a blanket failure, by Achyut Wagle (kp 04/08/2020)

Nepal’s budget for economic diplomacy not enough, say experts: The government has allocated just Rs 140 million for its diplomatic posts to organise programmes and events to promote investment and aid, by Anil Giri (kp 26/07/2020)

It’s time to start learning Mandarin: When the layperson on the street cares more about the MCC Compact than the pandemic response, it is clear that the status quo is changing—again, by CK Lal (kp 22/07/2020)

Nepal Factor In Global Politics, by P. Kharel (rn 13/07/2020)

Need Of Revamping Foreign Policy, by Anushila Bhattarai (rn 13/07/2020)

The Oli government’s foreign policy is lopsided and lacks coherence, say opposition parties and experts: Opposition leaders and foreign policy analysts pointed to the recent deterioration in relations with India as emblematic of the failure of the Oli government’s diplomacy, by Anil Giri (kp 08/07/2020)

Complexity Of Triangular Geopolitics, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 04/07/2020)

Revisiting Nepal’s Foreign Policy in Contemporary Global Power Structure, by Aruna Ghimire (kh 27/06/2020)

The yam between two loose boulders: Nepal may profess non-alignment in its foreign policy, but the signals it’s sending out are contrary to them, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 26/06/2020)

Handle with care: The government needs to be cautious while dealing with its neighbors. It should also carefully deal with the US without hampering the interests of India and China, by Umesh K. Bhattarai (rep 25/06/2020)

Keep the border regulated: Before the Sugauli Treaty we had a closed border to the south. Following the annexation of Naya Muluk in 1860 it became controlled border and gradually changed into an open border, by Nara Bahadur Kandel (rep 18/05/2020)

Nepal government derecognises Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan Agrawal: Police on Tuesday arrested Agrawal, the owner of Shanker Group, on charge of blackmarketeering thermal guns used to screen people for high fever by setting up shop in his ‘blue number plate’ vehicle, by Anil Giri (kp 10/04/2020)

Envoy Rana on long home leave in the time of pandemic: No envoys in embassies in China and South Korea (rep 08/04/2020)

Govt briefs diplomats on preparedness against virus (ht 17/03/2020)

What ails our diplomacy?Duty bearers in the ruling party and bureaucracy initially failed to read thoroughly and understand the MCC pact’s critical terms and conditions, by Niranjan Mani Dixit (rep 15/03/2020)

Nepal suspends visa-on-arrival services for Spain, France, and Germany (South Asia Time 10/03/2020)

Govt plans more surveillance over foreign nationals, by Ashok Dahal (rep 22/02/2020)

The nitty-gritty of the MCC Compact: The American aid offer has come at a time when Nepal is striving to woo foreign investment, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (kp 20/02/2020)

In two years, Oli administration’s foreign policy has been largely one-sided, say analysts: Although the visit of the Chinese president was a success, issues with India over Kalapani and the US over the MCC continue to overshadow Oli’s foreign policy, by Anil Giri (kp 14/02/2020)

Intelligence and Nepal’s foreign policy: Continued neglect of intelligence in foreign policy formulating process has helped foreign intrigues to, what BP Koirala warned in 1976, make “Nepal a center of international conspiracy”, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 13/02/2020)

Reason to worry: Nepal and other South Asian countries that have a major stake in the Gulf need to use their influence in deescalating possible tensions in the Middle East, by Hari Bansh Jha (rep 28/01/2020)

Making foreign policy dynamic: If we want to promote operational dynamism of foreign policy, Nepal should start appointing a thoroughly professional diplomat with long diplomatic experience and exposure as foreign minister, by Gopal Thapa (rep 16/01/2020)

Conflict among ministries stymies Foreign Ministry’s expansion plans: The ministry had planned to add more diplomatic staff and expand its missions abroad but the Finance Ministry says that would only add to the state’s financial burden, by Anil Giri (kp 11/01/2020)

Nishchal Nath Pandey: We agree in private but we disagree in public: The foreign policy analyst on Millenium Challenge Corporation, Nepal’s foreign policy and its strategic importance, by Pranaya SJB Rana (kp 05/01/2020) [based on interview]

The year the Sino-US tussle came to Kathmandu: Stuck between Indo-Pacific and BRI, it is in Nepal where the US-China trade war has manifested itself, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 13/12/2019)

Nepal no country for expats’ spouses?, by Umesh Poudel (ht 05/12/2019)

638 foreign nationals deported in 2018-19 (ht 02/12/2019)

Nepal, Philippines sign MoU to establish Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (rep 02/12/2019)

The geopolitical scenario in South Asia: China and India are marching forward with their competitive aspirations to draw global attention, by Bam Dev Sharma (kp 17/11/2019)

HCC-N–FICAC conference from November 12 (ht 12/11/2019), Regional conference of honorary consuls kicks off in capital (rep 14/11/2019)

Prisoner’s dilemma: If Nepal ignores its next-door neighbors, the consequences may be stark. Ignoring the West may also be costly for Nepal’s development endeavors, by Chandra D. Bhatta (rep 07/11/2019)

Prime Minister Oli will seek to reiterate Nepal’s commitment to non-alignment in Baku: Amidst rising geopolitical rivalries, Nepal will need to assuage the international community’s concerns regarding the conduct of its foreign policy, by Anil Giri (kp 22/10/2019), 18th NAM Summit: PM Oli to hold bilateral talks with NAM Chair (ht 26/10/2019)

Lack of consistency in pursuing its foreign policy has cost Nepal dear: Competition may be forcing powerful countries to facilitate undemocratic and corrupt tendencies in the country, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 21/10/2019)

Foreign Ministry to deploy officers to all provinces to ensure provincial officials abide by diplomatic code: The move follows criticism that chief ministers and ministers were holding meetings with foreign diplomats and dignitaries without informing the ministry, by Anil Giri (kp 20/10/2019)

Health Ministry prepares a proposal to send health attachés to South Korea, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia: The proposal aims to reduce the death rate of Nepali migrant workers, by Arjun Poudel (kp 24/09/2019)

Recalibrating Nepal’s foreign policy: Trends in geopolitics are changing swiftly and Nepal must be up for the challenge, by Dinesh Bhattarai (kp 18/09/2019)

Nepal’s foreign policy problem: The country seems to be lost on what external affairs strategy to adopt, but non-alignment has worked for it in the past, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 16/09/2019)

Nepal today has more agency than we are led to believe: Nepal's foreign policy is stuck in a time warp while the rest of the world has moved on, by Slok Gyawali (kp 13/09/2019)

New provision allows migrant workers to obtain re-entry labour permits in destination countries: The move will give respite to thousands of Nepalis who otherwise had to come to Nepal for getting the permits, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 25/08/2019)

A new balance of power in Nepal’s neighbourhood: Hong Kong and Kashmir will test the two Asian giants in their quest for global power, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 23/08/2019)

Nepal, watch out: Nepal should not remain oblivious to big things happening around Asia-Pacific region because we strategically lie in this region, by Madhavji Shrestha (rep 08/08/2019)

Spy on thy neighbours: Nepal’s geostrategic position makes it the perfect place for clandestine diplomatic consultations, by CK Lal (kp 07/08/2019)

Expensive diplomacy: Some Nepali embassies have been opened without a proper study of their relevance (kp 25/07/2019)

Finance Ministry wants to cut down on Nepal’s embassies abroad. Foreign Ministry disagrees: A task force formed to review the number of diplomatic missions abroad has been delayed over differences between the two ministries, by Anil Giri (kp 24/07/2019)

Nepali missions involved in irregularities, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 24/07/2019)

Repeated diplomatic failures reveal shortcomings in the Oli administration’s foreign affairs operation: Foreign Ministry officials have not responded to at least three requests for clarifications from American and Indian embassies, by Anil Giri (kp 14/07/2019)

Hearing panel endorses names of all four ambassadorial nominees: Despite a strong stance against the nominations  in the beginning, opposition  withdrew plans to call prime minister for clarification, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/07/2019), PHC clears four envoy nominees (rep 09/07/2019)

New directive on diplomatic protocol issued: Bars local, provincial govt office-bearers from meeting foreign reps sans federal govt permission (ht 04/07/2019) [????]

All parties should be one on foreign  policy: PM Oli (ht 30/06/2019)

Building diplomatic capital: A formidable challenge, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 26/06/2019)

For the first time, ruling party lawmakers criticise Oli administration’s foreign policy conduct: Party MPs pointed to the failure of Oli’s Europe tour and censured the Foreign Ministry’s lack of direction, by Anil Giri (kp 19/06/2019)

Nepal, Mauritius ink labour pact (ht 12/06/2019)

Govt picks envoys to Australia, Qatar, Bangladesh and Spain (rep 08/06/2019) [Continued nepotism and political nominations for important diplomatic positions!!], In recommending four ambassadors, Cabinet goes against foreign ministry’s criteria: Mahesh Dahal, Narad Bhardwaj Wagle, Banshi Dhar Mishra and Dawa Futi Sherpa have been named as  ambassadors to Australia, Qatar, Bangladesh, and Spain respectively, by Anil Giri (kp 10/06/2019), Government’s latest picks for envoys court controversy (rep 10/06/2019), Faulting on ambassador appointment (rep 12/06/2019), NCP lawmaker blasts govt's envoy selection criteria (rep 18/06/2019)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has failed to implement its own criteria on ambassador appointments: Even as Minister Gyawali insists discussions are underway to appoint envoys soon, officials at the ministry say the government has adopted inconsistent policy, by Anil Giri (kp 27/05/2019)

Oli to visit Switzerland, the United Kingdom and France next monthOfficials say the prime minister will, among other things, sign bilateral agreements, by Anil Giri (kp 25/05/2019)

Nepal's diplomacy: Road to take: When we have vast cultural, natural and diplomatic tools to assert ourselves globally we should not be lagging behind anymore, by GP Acharya (rep 19/05/2019)

BRI And Indo-Pacific Strategy, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 17/05/2019)

Govt raises visa fees for foreigners, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 10/05/2019)

Reimagining diplomacy: Twenty-first century foreign policy and diplomacy revolves around economics, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 07/05/2019)

As Oli prepares to visit Cambodia and Vietnam, questions are being asked—why? Prime minister should set his priorities right when  it comes to visiting foreign countries, experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 06/05/2019)

As government recalls envoy to Qatar, six of Nepal’s foreign missions are now without ambassadors: Officials say they have no idea when new appointments will be made because ‘it’s a political matter’, by Anil Giri (kp 26/04/2019)

Balance in a turbulent world: Maintaining a strategic balance between China, India and the US-led Western world remains a challenge for Nepal. But some recent events show we may be losing this balance, by Prakash Chandra Lohani (rep) [The leadership of the Western world by the USA is increasingly being questioned under its current president. India's Indo-Pacific security interests also differ substantially from the ideas of the Americans, who primarily orient themselves along their own interests and power claims. Accordingly, Nepal must concentrate on its own security interests or to say it with Trump: Nepal first!]

Government plans to set up annual regional dialogue: Through ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’, the government wants to raise issues of climate change, and promote Nepal’s peace process and social inclusion, by Anil Giri (kp 13/04/2019)

Ban the bomb: Nepal should use its record of peace diplomacy to eliminate nukes from the region, by Mahesh Maskey (kp 11/04/2019)

Emerging challenges: As Nepal respects sensitivities of its neighbors and friends, they must also respect Nepal’s priority to safeguard its independence, right to make decisions for its security and live with dignity, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 10/04/2019)

The foreign policy enterprise: Acharya’s two-volume book on foreign policy and diplomacy is the first of its kind on Nepal, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 08/04/2019) (book review)

Country’s premier foreign policy think tank without chief for over a year: The Cabinet is sitting over names of three shortlisted candidates—all former security officials—which have been lying there for the past three months, by Anil Giri (kp 02/04/2019)

Foreign policy dilemma: Nepal cannot antagonise emerging superpower China or the sole superpower, the US, by Madhab P Khanal (kp 26/03/2019)

India and the Pacific Region: With rising new Asian powers like India and China, the balance of power in world politics is shifting dramatically, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 21/03/2019)

Government plan to trim number of missions abroad triggers debate: While the Foreign Ministry wants to cut costs on ‘unnecessary missions’, officials say now is the time to increase Nepal’s outreach to the outside world, by Anil Giri (kp 04/03/2019)

Soft power: In diplomacy, nations draw from intangible heritage and use culture as a wild card, by Mahendra P Lama (kp 27/02/2019)

National interest and economic partnership are at the heart of our foreign policy: Gyawali (kp 26/02/2019) [interview]

In New Geopolitical Radar, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 26/02/2019)

Economic diplomacy is Nepal’s core foreign policy conduct: Foreign minister says country will seek FDI, by Anil Giri (kp 19/02/2019)

Conspiracies afoot to harm Nepal's foreign relations: PM (rep 14/02/2019)

Ministry sets parameters for envoy appointment (kp 08/02/2019)

In third Venezuela statement, ruling party tries to hit a diplomatic note: ‘There was feeling among party leaders that it could sour relations with US and international community’, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/02/2019), Venezuelan vertigo: Dahal’s statement supporting Nicolás Maduro is proving to be a bitter pill to swallow, by Achyut Wagle (kp 05/02/2019)

Nepal now has to balance not just India and China, but also the West: Nepal finds itself unwittingly in the middle of a new global power game, by Bhairaja Panday (nt 01/02/2019)

Result Oriented Diplomacy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 28/01/2019)

Below the call of duty: It is time to scrutinise Nepal’s lack of a regulatory mechanism for diplomatic envoys, by Madhab P Khanal (kp 25/01/2019)

House panel clears three ambassadorial nominees (kp 23/01/2019) [Thank god: Three more Bahuns!]

Foreign Policy: Search For Principled Stance, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 16/01/2019)

Nepal deports 84 foreigners in five months until Jan 9: Chinese top the list of those sent back, with Bangladesh following in close second, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 14/01/2019)

Nepal for rules-based international order: Foreign Minister Gyawali, by Anil Giri (kp 11/01/2019)

Financial support for BRI projects should be concessional: Japan; Urges Nepal to abide by UNSC sanction against North Korea, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 10/01/2019)

Joint-secretary’s appointment to New York mission defies practice, experts say: Observers say the decision to refer Amrit Bahadur Rai for the Nepali mission in New York is a rare move, by Anil Giri (kp 09/01/2019)

Challenges for Envoys, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 09/01/2019)

Four ambassadors present credentials to President (kp 08/01/2019)

Gyawali for national dialogue to develop foreign policy (kp 07/01/2019)

Global trends in 2019: Nepal lacks in-house expertise to predict the future of the region and the world, by Binayak Basnyat (kp 07/01/2019)

Drifts on foreign policy: Diplomacy and development have been conducted in an ad hoc manner based more on sporadic “big dream talks” than a clear framework, vision and time-bound actions, by Som P Pudasaini (rep 03/01/2019)

Status: Loading: By all measures, it would be difficult to call Oli’s foreign policy ‘balanced’, by Amish Mulmi (kp 31/12/2018), Swinging for the fences—and striking out: After years of political instability, the government under KP Sharma Oli with sweeping powers was expected to provide good  governance and policy coherence. But frequent flip-flopping on foreign policy decisions has weaken the country’s credibility, by Anil Giri (kp 31/12/2018)

Cabinet names five envoys, recalls three, by Anil Giri (kp 28/12/2018) [They all belong to the small minority of male Bahuns (about 6.5% of the population) that has been "extremely discriminated" by filling most of the positions in state and administration!], Govt recalls three envoys, appoints five (ht 28/12/2018)

Nepal And Indo-Pacific Strategy, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 26/12/2018)

Finding our way: The making, unmaking and re-making of Nepal’s foreign policy over the years, by Shambhu Ram Simkhada (kp 24/12/2018)

Looking back to look forward: For Nepal, understanding the past is crucial to understanding our own role in the present, by Amish Mulmi (kp 14/12/2018)

Foreign Ministry pins hope on enhanced bilateral ties to build prosperous Nepal (kp 13/12/2018)

‘Nepali ambassadors’ main focus should be on economic diplomacy’ (ht 08/12/2018)

Parliamentary panel to grill ambassador nominees on Sunday: No complaints have been filed against the four ambassador nominees (kp 06/12/2018), House panel okays four ambassador nominees: President will now appoint Nilamber Acharya as Nepal’s ambassador to India, Anjan Shakya to Isreal, Udaya Raj Pande to Malaysia and Krishna Prasad Dhakal to UAE, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 10/12/2018)

Reframing foreign policy: The government is constitutionally obliged to take measures to recalibrate Nepal’s foreign policy. It should bring detailed vision for this without delay, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (rep 06/12/2018)

Nepal’s diplomatic frivolity: Nepal’s bilateral diplomacy has been marked by glittering rhetoric, by Madhab P. Khanal (kp 05/12/2018)

Foreign Relations Under Oli, by G.P. Acharya (rn 31/10/2018)

Diplomatic deficit as key foreign missions remain headless, by Anil Giri (kp 29/10/2018), To let: The government must immediately fill all the empty ambassadorial positions (kp 31/10/2018)

Diplomatic passport provisions eased, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 26/09/2018), Lawmakers amend passport bill in their favor (rep 27/09/2018)

Govt's priority questioned over PM's Costa Rica visit, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 24/09/2018)

Indo-Pacific strategy and Nepal: Nepal will be living heightened competition between the two camps America (with India) and China, by Anil Sigdel and Saurav Raj Pant (kp 21/09/2018)

Constitution and Foreign Policy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 21/09/2018)

Foreign Minister Gyawali off to Austria to attend IAEA conference (ht 16/09/2018)

‘Discourage the use of diplomatic passports’, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 09/09/2018), MPs call for body to control misuse of diplomatic passport (kp 12/09/218)

Govt set to recall envoys other than ones appointed under Maoist quota: Decision likely after conclusion of BIMSTEC summit, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 10/08/2018) [All ambassadors should come from the diplomatic service. Political nominees are not qualified!]

Dilly-dallying at PMO leaves envoy appointments uncertain: Some question over choice of ex-chief election commission Upreti (rep 05/08/2018)

Hearing of ambassador nominees left in limbo, by Anil Giri (kp 31/07/2018)

Nepal mulls migrant worker agreement with Mauritius; Portugal shows interest to hire Nepali workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 27/07/2018)

Roll-call of protocol practices: It is public knowledge that Nepal’s ambassadorial appointments are largely auctioned to highest bidder among cronies and those showered with nepotism rather than merit, by P. Kharel (rep 23/07/2018)

Govt revisiting number of diplomatic missions (kp 18/07/2018)

Ambassadors’ oath: Any public post holder when takes oath, it is to the constitution, rule of law and the country and the people, not to the government of the day (ht 18/07/2018)

Nepal and the world: The country lacks policies and capable representatives to conduct successful diplomacy abroad, by Rebanta Bahadur KC (kp 09/07/2018), ‘Envoys should have bachelor’s degree and proficiency in English’ (ht 10/07/2018), Cabinet lowers bar for envoy’s post: MoFA ‘s minimum Master’s degree proposal spiked (kp 11/07/2018) [And for the PM SLC is sufficient????]

Beyond India and China: Apart from reaching out to China and India, the government should enhance relation with Western as well as Middle Eastern countries, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (rep 02/07/2018), Recalibrating Nepal’s foreign policy:  The government must seriously deliberate on matters of foreign polices to take the country to greater heights, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 03/07/2018)

The Asian game: Nepal should create plans instead of trying to know one ally through the other’s eyes, by Madhukar SKB Rana and Atul K Thakur (kp 26/06/2018)

Be bold, and balanced: Should not we balance our relations with donor countries, multilateral organizations and international financial institutions other than India and China?, by Gopal Thapa (rep 17/06/2018)

Oli’s foreign policy: PM Oli’s foreign policy should have a global outlook even as he tries to balance relations with the giants in the neighbourhood, by Geja Sharma Wagle (kp 15/06/2018)

Ministry reaffirms top court norms for envoys Master’s Degree mandatory for ambassadorial appointments (kp 13/06/2018)

Better preparation needed: The conduct of foreign policy is a serious business, and it should be treated as such, by Gyan Chandra Acharya (kp 11/06/2018)

Govt brings yet another policy to keep close tab on foreigners (rep 09/06/2018)

Nepal expands diplomatic ties to 160 nations with Burundi pact (kp 08/06/2018)

Embassies’ relevance to be assessed (ht 06/07/2018)

Foreign Policy Issue Oli Government’s Priorities, by Mohan P. Lohani (rn 02/05/2018)

Uncertain Asia in a risky world: Trade wars, the war in Syria, data exploitation and diplomatic tensions have resulted in the emergence of new geo-strategic faultines, by Shambhu Ram Simkhada (kp 22/04/2018)

SC directs govt to set criteria to select envoy (kp 19/04/2018)

Rethinking foreign policy: The government of K P Sharma Oli should devise a farsighted foreign policy with specific guidelines and clear national priorities, by Rebanta Bahadur KC (rep 16/04/2018)

New political nexus: The old Nepali focal point was Varanasi, the new one is spread across Washington, Brussels and London, by Saurav Raj Pant (kp 13/04/2018)

The country needs experts: A coherent foreign policy is unimaginable without robust foreign policy institutions, by Suman Mandal (kp 12/04/2018)

Gyawali to lead Nepali delegation to NAM meet (ht 02/04/2018), ‘NAM relevancy very much alive’ (kp 07/04/2018), Minister Gyawali attends NAM conference (ht 07/04/2018)

MoFA nod must to host diplomats (kp 30/03/2018)

PM briefs international community (kp 28/03/2018), More than anything else, we hold principles of sovereignty, independence and non-interference close to our hearts: Remarks by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the luncheon hosted for the diplomatic community at Baluwatar on Tuesday, March 27 (kp 28/03/2018), PM urges donors to align aid with Nepal’s priorities: Govt activities to be founded on six fundamentals to achieve "Prosperous Nepal, happy Nepali";Oli urges development partners to align aid with Nepal's priorities  (rep 28/03/2018), Oli’s priorities: The Oli government wants international cooperation in productive sectors – energy, agriculture, IT, tourism, infrastructure (ht 29/03/2018)

Winning International Trust, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 24/03/2018)

Getting into murky waters: Oli undermined geopolitical sensitivity by inviting the Pakistan PM as his first guest, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 22/03/2018)

Track 2 diplomacy: Nepal should not let its international relations be handled by incompetent diplomats, by Saurav Raj Pant (kp 20/03/2018)

Nepal’s foreign policy debate: Putting one’s own house in order is important for building a stable and constructive foreign policy, by Suman Mandal (kp 18/03/2018), Gyawali: Govt for balanced relations with India, China, by Mukul Humagain and Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 18/03/2018), Nepal’s economic growth will form the crux of our engagement with foreign governments, interview with Deepak Gyawali (kp 19/03/2018)

Thank you for coming: The neighbourly visits show that Nepal may be turning into a hotbed of competition, by Birendra P. Mishra (kp 16/03/2018)

Course in diplomacy: Given the current diplomatic climate, shaping Nepal’s foreign policy to promote economic interests is key, by Maxence Castiello (kp 06/03/2018)

Putting Foreign Policy In Array, by Madhavji Sjrestha (rn 04/03/2018)

Govt asked to pick envoys through expert panel (rep 13/02/2018)

‘Don’t use foreign policy for local gain’: High Level Foreign Policy Review Task Force submits report to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, by Anil Giri (kp 09/02/2018)

Nepal, Uzbekistan establish ties (ht 28/01/2018)

Enhancing Diplomatic Skills, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 26/01/2018)

Rebalancing Foreign Relations, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 22/01/2018)

Tajikistan shows interest in Nepal’s hydro sector (kp 13/01/2018)

4,926,532 machine readable passports issued in seven years (ht 14/12/2017)

Retuning foreign policy: Leaders should know that global beggary and national sovereignty do not go together, by Biranchi Poudyal (kp 29/11/2017)

MoFA resumes mandatory language classes for its staffers (kp 01/11/2017)

Need of Uniform Foreign Policy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 17/10/2017)

Forge consensus on foreign policy: House panel, by Roshan S. Nepal (ht 15/10/2017)

Envoys ask govt to strengthen foreign ministry, missions (kp 06/10/2017)

Nepal should reshape its foreign policy, say experts (ht 06/10/2017)

PM: Nepal’s foreign policy dictated by geopolitical realities: Says China and India should also understand Nepal’s  limitations. ‘We have very good relationship with both the countries' (kp 23/09/2017)

Glocal concerns: If domestic politics are a major determinant of international relations, a few factors will disproportionately influence Nepal’s foreign policy, by Biswas Baral (rep 14/09/2017)

Coalition govts bane of Nepal’s foreign policy? Experts say matters get complicated at times when there are prime minister and foreign minister from different parties, by Anil Giri (kp 09/09/2017), Nepal’s Diplomatic Approach Status Quoism Or Dormancy?, by Biswo Pradhan (rn 09/09/2017)

The road ahead: Nepal’s foreign relations have to be revitalised if broader national interests are to be pursued, by Gyan Chandra Acharya (kp 05/09/2017)

American pivot: US may be shifting from democracy building to strategic military implementation in South Asia, by Achyut Wagle (kp 01/09/2017)

Between borders: Nepali political class has to convey stability in foreign policy (kp 29/08/2017)

Labour counsellors, attachés appointed in six countries (kp 28/08/23017)

Nepal And Neighbours, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 22/08/2017)

Measure for measure: It is important that our political class forges a consensual approach to foreign policy and then vigorously pursues the country’s interests, by Som P. Pudasaini (rep 15/08/2017)

Diplomatically Sensitive Period, by Nandalal Tiwari (rn 07/08/2017)

Neighbourhood Policy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 02/08/2017)

Dept of Passports gets ISO certification (kp 24/07/2017)

Where Nepal Stands Today, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 19/07/2017)

Geopolitics back to the foreNepal has invested little time in studying geopolitical shifts and their implications for us; the past, Kathmandu chose to deal only with capitals and never gave much thought to  borders and boundaries. Now, it needs to give more consideration to the nation’s frontiers, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 18/07/2017)

Compatible Foreign Policy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 11/07/2017)

Swiss dreams: Nepal too is located between giant economies, but it has remained poor for centuries, by Pawan Roy and Saurav Raj Pant (kp 02/07/2017)

Shifting Power Dynamics In Asia, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 30/06/2017)

Govt drafts immigration strategic plan (ht 22/06/2017)

Diplomatic Performance, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 10/06/2017)

Foreign Policy: Challenges And Opportunities, by Rajendra B. Shrestha (rn 27/05/2017) [see part 2 (28/05/2017)

Enkindling Foreign Policy Of Nepal, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 23/05/2017)

Say something, or say nothing: Comparing three press releases of Kathmandu-based embassies this week, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 19/05/2017)

Reframing Foreign Policy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 09/05/2017)

Diplomats Of Political Parties, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 23/04/2017)

Work to review foreign policy begins: Panel for empowering Foreign Ministry, embassies to make international relations and diplomacy effective (kp 22/04/2017)

Experts for revisiting foreign policy (kp 06/04/2017)

International relations: New challenges, by Khilendra Basnyat (ht 31/03/2017)

Power, Foreign Policy And Diplomacy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 28/03/2017)

Nepal and geopolitics: No small concern; Some Chinese scholars openly claim that Nepal’s strategic location provides an advantage to China, by Gaurav Bhattarai (rep 27/03/2017)

Matters related to external affairs: Govt agencies asked to seek MoFA’s consent (kp 22/03/2017)

Hearing of seven envoy nominees over (kp 22/03/2017)

Prestige at stake: Laws need to be made to ensure that competent people are appointed as ambassadors, by Anurag Devkota (kp 17/03/2017)

Diplomacy As A Public Domain, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 14/03/2017), Refurbishing Nepali Diplomacy, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 14/03/2017)

Mahat admits to shortcomings in envoys’ nomination (ht 05/03/2017) [Stop political nominations once and for all!!]

Downplaying diplomacy: Govt needs to appoint competent ambassadors so that Nepal can handle international challenges successfully, by Gopal Thapa (kp 03/03/2017) [!!]

Investment summit 2017: Govt expects Rs100b in FDI pledges (kp 27/02/2017), Nepal Investment Summit from Thursday: AIIB President, Indian Finance Minister keynote speakers (rep 27/02/2017), Investment Summit from today: To be attended by around 300 foreign delegates, including India’s finance minister and AIIB president, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 02/03/2017), Private investments and our duties: Nepal needs to create an investment-friendly environment in order to prosper, by Ghanashyam Ojha (kp 02/03/2017), Govt okays Rs 30b foreign investment for six joint ventures, by Sagar Ghimire (rep 02/03/2017), Investment climate in Nepal improving: Government organizing Investment Summit after a gap of 25 years, by Kuvera Chalise (rep 02/03/2017), Making case for investing in Nepal: Prime Minister Dahal, ministers and top NC, UML leaders commit to promoting a good business environment, by Bibek Subedi (kp 03/03/2017), ), AIIB committed to investing in Nepal’s infra: Chief (kp 03/03/2017), ‘Nepal will receive loan assistance from Asian Infra Bank by 2018’, interview with Jin Liqun, AiiB president (kp 03/03/2017)

Govt picks 14 envoys (kp 21/02/2017), Govt recommends envoys for 14 countries: NC Paudel faction unhappy (rep 21/02/2017), Foreign Ministry officials miffed at govt’s envoy picks: Senior officials at ministry say they were surprised to see the background and resume of the proposed ambassadors, by Anil Giri (kp 22/02/2017), Questionable nominations: Extreme care has to be taken  while picking ambassadors (kp 23/02/2017), No ambassadors: 14 envoy nominees (rep 23/02/2017), Govt to withdraw two ambassadorial picks: A Cabinet meeting today is likely to withdraw the names of Asha Lama and Sharmila Dhakal, earlier recommended as envoys for the UAE and Oman respectively (kp 28/02/2017), Govt drops Lama from envoy list withholds Rayamajhi, by Ashok Dahal (rep 03/03/2017)

Diplomacy In Democratic Age, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 18/02/2017)

Foreign investors will get a level playing field: Industry minister (rep 16/02/2017), Disaster in the making: Liquidity crisis, low capital spending, and swelling trade deficit are chronic problems, by Achyut Wagle (kp 17/02/2017), More than 100 foreign delegates to take part in investment summit (kp 19/02/2017)

Foreign Policy Strategies, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 11/02/2017)

Ambassador nominations in final stage: NC likely to get 6 or 7 positions, Maoist Centre 4, RPP 2. One post could be offered to a junior coalition partner, by Anil Giri (kp 04/02/2017) [No political nominations please! They are poisonous! Nepal needs qualified diplomats as representatives!]

Govt set to brief diplomats today: Foreign minister and foreign secretary will apprise the international community of the latest political developments (kp 31/01/2017), Envoys assure govt support to elections (kp 01/02/2017)

Consular services available online from today: Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat says this facility will save time and money of thousands of Nepalis for consular services (kp 29/01/2017)

UML refuses to be part of foreign policy review panel (kp 26/01/2017)

Efforts under way to name ambassadors, says PM (ht 25/01/2017) [?], PM misleads media on envoys' appointment, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 29/01/2017), CPN-MC likely to repeat earlier picks; Nepali Congress yet to decide on names (ht 31/01/2017), House panel tells govt to appoint envoys pronto (kp 01/02/2017) [The govt has never been interested in what parliament or Supreme Court say!]

Crafting Foreign Policy Track, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 14/01/2017)

The end of diplomacy: Nepal’s disastrous international positioning is the result of decayed domestic politics, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 13/01/2017)

Foreign Minister Mahat to embark on three nations’ tour (ht 10/01/2017)

Foreign policy flux: As long as our leaders seek patronage from foreign powers, Nepal can only exercise limited sovereignty, by Achyut Wagle (kp 03/01/2017)

Foreign policy review panel in final stages of formation, by Anil Giri (kp 02/01/2017)

Mahat’s call for ‘new foreign policy’ gets mixed responses, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 01/01/2017)

Quota row delays envoy appointments: Foreing Ministry officials are pressing the political leadership for swift appointments consider-ing the grave situation in in the Middle East (kp 29/12/2016) [Stop political appointments immediately!]

Foreign policy review panel to be formed ‘soon’ (kp 26/12/2016)

MoFA working to bring Foreign Service Act: Despite foreign service being a dedicated arm of civil service, it is still guided by some regulations and ministerial decisions (kp 16/12/2016)

Nepal absent in UN vote on Syria (kp 12/12/2016)

‘Taskforce to review foreign policy on cards’ (kp 06/12/2016)

Priorities Of Nepal’s Foreign Policy, by Shambhu Deo (rn 15/11/2016)

Ambassadorial appointments still in limbo, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 13/11/2016)

Envoys present credentials (kp 11/11/2016)

The Asian connection: Improving connectivity is the way to push economic growth in this part of the world, by Binoj Basnyat (kp 06/11/2016)

Redefining Nepal’s Foreign Policy, by Indra Karki (rn 05/11/2016)

Is Nepal’s Foreign Policy Changing?, by Balmukunda Regmi (rn 29/10/2016)

Nepali Diplomacy: A Kind Of Its Own, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 26/10/2016)

Team to prepare SOP for diplomatic appointments (kp 25/10/2016)

PM to meet all BRICS, BIMSTEC leaders (ht 14/10/2016)

US-India-Nepal alliance: Countering China; Nepal, surrounded by three nuclear powers of Asia- needs to adopt a careful policy as to whom to be aligned with. The policy of ‘non-alignment’ has no value now- so, where Nepal wants to incline for its betterment is a burning question, by Umesh K. Bhattarai (ht 28/09/2016)

Hearing of two envoy nominees on Friday (kp 20/09/2016), Complaints filed against Upadhyay, Paudyal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/09/2016), Recalling me from Delhi was a mistake: Upadhyay, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 29/09/2016), UML, RPP-N to vote against Upadhyay, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/10/2016), PHSC endorses nominations of Upadhyay, Paudyal (kp 03/10/2016)

SC vacates stay order, allows govt to recommend new envoys (ht 05/09/2016)

No fundamental shift in foreign policy, says Minister Mahat, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 04/09/2016)

Bizarre diplomacy: High-level visits assured, embassies headless, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 24/08/2016),

Ambassadorial nominations: PHSC pulls govt up over agreemo issue; Asks not to send names until parliamentary panel completes its task (kp 02/08/2016), PHSC grills five ambassador nominees: Out of the 22 nominees, hearing of the remaining three proposed career diplomats will take place today (kp 03/08/2016), Hearing of two more proposed envoys held (ht 04/08/2016), Hearing of eight envoy nominees completed (kp 05/08/2016), Govt withdraws 14 envoy nominees chosen under political quota, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 06/08/2016)) [Stop political nominations of ambassadors forever!], Four ambassadorial nominees file case at SC (ht 16/08/2016), Apex court’s show cause to govt (kp 18/08/2016), Decision to withdraw names of ambassadorial nominees stayed (ht 18/08/2016), Three ambassadorial nominees file case against govt (ht 22/08/2016)

Diplomatic nominations based on political affiliation, says chief secy (ht 26/07/2016)

Fate of proposed envoys uncertain, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 15/07/2016)

A diverse diaspora: Nepalis are still struggling to establish a strong foothold in Australia, by Jagannath Adhikari (kp 10/07/2016)

Addressing the 3Cs of Nepal’s foreign policy: Nepal must address its three fundamental Cs: Clarity about its national interest, Coherence among domestic actors and the Capacity of its diplomatic missions, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 09/07/2016)

Promoting Nepal’s Diplomacy, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 09/07/2016)

DoP launching new services from Sunday: Passports within a day after paying Rs 15,000 (kp 29/06/2016), DoP launches single day PP delivery (kp 04/07/2016)

Whither nonalignment? The geostrategic rebalancing in the Asia Pacific region has put Nepal’s long-held non-aligned foreign policy to test, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 16/06/2016)

Refurbishing  Nepal’s Diplomatic Standing, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 10/06/2016)

5 years on, no leader, official cares for diplomatic code: Incumbent government said to be revising rules set by Khanal Cabinet before enforcement, by Anil Giri (kp 07/06/2016)

Repositioning Nepal: Nepal has to believe that it is no longer the proverbial yam but an important regional player, by Mahendra P. Lama (kp 01/06/2016)

Nepal must shed its Yam-state mindset: Experts (ht 20/05/2016)

Unqualified hacks: Foreign Ministry has been reduced to a mere tool to be used at the discretion of powerful political masters, by Gopal Thapa (kp 11/05/2016)

Reorienting Nepal’s Foreign Policy For Economic Development, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 07/05/2016)

Neighborhood watch: The worldwide attention on India and China puts Nepal's difficult geopolitics on the global radar, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 07/05/2016)

Govt drafts guidelines on signing treaties, by Ashok Dahal (rep 30/04/2016)

Employment in Korea: Applicants face tough job odds (kp 29/04/2016)

Work starts to buy homes for 3 missions abroad: The Foreign Ministry is in process to buy houses in New York, Bangkok and Geneva this fiscal year (kp 22/04/2016)

Cabinet recommends envoys for 21 missions: 13 picked under political quota, eight from among career diplomats, by Anil Giri (kp 20/04/2016), Envoys to 21 countries named, Oman post vacant (ht 20/04/2016), Govt names ambassadors to 21 countries (rep 20/04/2016), PM’s prison mate among the nominees (ht 20/04/2016), Undiplomatic move: Much delayed ambassadorial appointments leave more room for concern than celebration (kp 21/04/2016), Envoys sans criteria: Though delayed for very long the naming of the envoys is expected to enhance the image of Nepal abroad (ht 21/04/2016), Recommendation of envoys challenged (ht 22/04/2016), SC issues show cause on ambassador nominations (kp 23/04/2016)

MoFA failed to set deadline for personising MRPs: OAG (ht 14/04/2016)

21 foreign missions to be without chiefs in a month: Posting delayed as parties stake claim to berths, by Anil Giri (kp 08/04/2016), Envoy appointments kept aside on the backburner (ht 10/04/2016)

BIMSTEC, BCIM, BBIN - & ‘BCIN’: A fresh look at the map will show how Bangladesh-China-India-Nepal could now be connected, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 08/04/2016)

Some 500 'illegal migrants' in Nepal, by Shreejana Shrestha (rep 06/04/2016)

Making new passport: Hi-tech system set to cut down on delivery time (kp 29/03/2016)

Nepal to get ACD membership today (ht 10/03/2016)

Envoys present credentials (kp 01/03/2016)

Thousands of handwritten passports yet to be replaced (ht 21/01/2016)

Nepal urged to join Commonwealth (ht 19/01/2016) [This sounds like admitting that Nepal has once been a British colony!?]

Appointment of ambassadors: CIAA instructions befuddle govt, by Anil Giri (kp 02/01/2015), Envoy appointment: Many jockeying for coveted posts; Offices of prime minister, deputy prime minister and ministers are inundated with CVs of those seeking to secure plum positions, by Anil Giri (kp 06/01/2016)

Around a dozen embassies sans chiefs, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 31/12/2015)

Passport application goes online from Nepali missions abroad (ht 22/12/2015)

Manual passports no longer valid (kp 23/11/2015), Passport application online; process will save time, effort, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 24/11/2015), Live enrolment service begins: 9 centres in Kathmandu and 11 in foreign missions by Dec first week (kp 24/11/2015)

MRP application process to go online (ht 21/11/2015)

Temporary passports for those who fail to acquire MRPs (ht 17/11/2015)

Uneasy neighbour: Nepal should learn from the recent turn of events and redefine its relationships with other countries, by Gyan Basnet (kp 27/10/2015)

Online MRP application from October (kp 15/09/2015)

No plan to seek ICAO deadline extension: Govt; Some 300,000 to 400,000 Nepalis living abroad still carrying hand-written passports, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 04/09/2015)

Where have all the passports gone?, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 19/07/2015)

Major reforms recommended at Foreign Ministry: Panels advise ministry to revamp its structure from top to bottom, reform its organisational policy and reorient diplomacy (kp 17/07/2015)

Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Nepal picked new dialogue partner (kp 11/07/2015), Nepal granted dialogue partner status of SCO (ht 11/07/2015)

Foreign envoys gathering at UN House today (ht 09/07/2015)

Govt renews deal with PP printer (kp 06/07/2015), New contract to cost govt Rs 330 million: To buy 2.5 million MRPs for $4.89 per unit,paying $1.59 more,from Oberthur Technologies, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 07/07/2015)

Foreigners with non-tourist visa flood country Nearly 3,000 have been allowed by several agencies in last one year to work in different sectors (ht 04/07/2015)

MRP distribution: ‘Super fast-track’ passports for Karnali, Far-West (kp 29/06/2015)

Govt sending additional labour attachés (ht 18/06/2015)

Plum posts to be shared among four ministries, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 16/06/2015)

Pandey urges officials, leaders to strictly abide by diplomatic code (ht 13/06/2015)

Swiss, Malaysian embassies move offices after quake (kp 20/05/2015)

Ministry objects to ‘mutual diplomatic briefings’ Following briefing by Indian ambassador, US Marine Corps apprise Western diplomats (kp 08/05/2015)

Visa processing controversy: Corruption chances high if Nepalis undertake job: DPM (kp 23/04/2015)

Nepal for south-south cooperation: Pandey (kp 21/04/2015)

Who’ll deliver MRPs after deal with Oberthur Technologies ends (ht 02/04/2015), MRPs for all by Sept ‘unlikely’ (kp 04/04/2015), House panel directs govt to meet ICAO deadline (ht 04/04/2015), Government sends teams to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia (ht 05/04/2015)

MoFA to deploy teams to destination countries, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 07/02/2015)

PHSC approves envoy nominees (kp 05/02/2015), House panel okays proposed ambassadors to USA, India, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 05/02/2015)

Foreign Policy With Clear Guidelines Needed, by Rebanta Bahadur K.C. (rn 30/01/2015)

Govt teams to aid process in Gulf, Malaysia: The Department of Passport has been urging Nepalis abroad to replace their hand-written passports with the MRP (kp 24/01/2015)

Govt names envoys for New Delhi, Washington (kp 17/01/2015), Envoys to India, USA recommended, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 17/01/2015), Cabinet names envoys to India, USA, by Santosh Ghimire (rep 17/01/2015)

Saving foreign service: Officials lobby to keep non-career diplomats at bay (kp 14/01/2015)

Parties divide 10 envoy seats: NC to pick ambassador for India and UML for the US (kp 12/01/2015), Dialling diplomats: Political parties now must ensure that they appoint qualified candidates to 10 missions (kp 13/01/2015), Next Cabinet meet to name ambassadors (ht 13/01/2015)

Fast track for passports in districts in two weeks, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 09/01/2015)

Haggling delays envoys’ appointment: No signs of appointing ambassadors anytime soon (ht 06/01/2015)

Nepalis living abroad toldto get MRPs immediately (ht 03/01/2015)

Errors resulting in MRP form rejection: On average 60 to 100 applications are rejected daily (ht 02/01/2015)

Afghanistan

Nepal to send relief assistance to Afghanistan (rep 15/01/2022), Government sends relief supplies to Afghani citizens (kh 16/01/2022), Nepali team with humanitarian assistance materials leaves for Afghanistan (rep 16/01/2022), Nepal hands over aid materials to Kabul (kh 16/01/2022)

Dealing with new Afghanistan, a Nepali perspective, by Bal Mukunda Regmi (ae 25/11/2021)

Security at Jamunaha border tightened to prevent Afghan refugees from entering Nepal (rep 01/11/2021)

On UN Day, Nepali activists draw the organization’s attention to the precarity of human rights in Afghanistan : At a demonstration in Kathmandu on Sunday, a group of Nepali activists urged the United Nations to take some immediate actions to ensure the safety of Afghani citizens, by Anushka Nepal (nlt 25/10/2021), 11 Afghan nationals arrested from a hotel in Kathmandu (kh 25/10/2021) [??]

Nepal to wrap up evacuation of its citizens from Afghanistan on September 18 : Officials say 906 Nepali nationals have returned from Afghanistan as of Thursday, by Anil Giri (kp 17/09/2021)

860 Nepalis stranded in Afghanistan rescued (kh 04/09/2021)

Afghan Crisis: What It Means For Nepal?, by Devendra Gautam (rn 02/09/2021)

Govt in regular contact with concerned bodies in Kabul to rescue stranded Nepalis: MoFA (kh 29/08/2021)

Eight more Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan, 34 moved to safer location (kh 28/08/2021)

11 Nepalis arrive in New Delhi; 42 still stranded in Kabul (kh 27/08/2021), Nepali nationals in Kabul airport safe: Ambassador (rep 27/08/2021)

‘Time is running out’: Desperation grows among Nepalis stuck  in Afghanistan Amid reports that the Taliban are tracking down those who worked for Western countries, there are concerns about the safety and security of Nepalis in the war-torn country, by Anup Ojha (kp 25/08/2021)

5 Ex-envoys ask govt to start dialogue with relevant countries to address emerging challenges due to Afghan situation (rep 24/08/2021)

654 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan so far : 350 on way back home; 361 awaiting rescue (kh 24/08/2021)

860 Nepalis in Afghanistan come in contact with Nepali authorities : 558 people have been rescued and brought to Nepal (kh 23/08/2021)

470 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan arrive home (kh 21/08/2021), 558 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan (kh 21/08/2021)

Nepal and the Taliban’s second coming : Kathmandu and Kabul are far apart, but the two countries share some difficult history, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 20/08/2021)

Afghan lessons for Nepal (ae 19/08/2021)

288 Nepalis arrive home after Taliban took over Afghanistan (kh 19/08/2021)

Nepal to stay ‘neutral’ on Afghanistan’s latest political development (kh 18/08/2021), On Afghanistan, Nepal to pursue a neutral position at present, officials sayKathmandu has so far refrained from pronouncing Taliban officially and called for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan, as it focuses on evacuating Nepalis there, by Anil Giri (kp 20/08/2021), Taliban takeover : Nepal must explore routes to engage diplomatically with the militant group (kp 20/08/2021)

72 more Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan arrive home (kh 18/08/2021)

256 more Nepalis stranded in Afghanistan register their names : Registration via Viber 9749326458, 9749326459 and 8929601925 (kh 18/08/2021)

164 Nepalis return home from Afghanistan; 134 register their details : Foreign Ministry: 1,500 Nepalis in Afghanistan, NAFEA: 15,000 (kh 17/08/2021)

Govt making preparations to rescue Nepalis stranded in Afghanistan : Nepali Embassy in Delhi asks to get ready for journey back (kh 16/08/2021), Nepali citizens in Afghanistan plead for their immediate rescue after Taliban insurgents storm Kabul (rep 16/08/2021)

Nepal must be watchful of the geopolitical fallout of US Afghan pullout, analysts say : Kathmandu has no direct stake but regional powers and neighbouring countries have stepped up engagements amid fears of Taliban takeover of the war-torn country, by Anil Giri (kp 22/07/2021), Nepali ‘Kabuliwalas’ : Repatriating Nepalis in Afghanistan needs to be a high priority for Deuba (kp 23/07/2021)

Four days on, MoFA remains mum on death of 2 Nepali guards in Afghanistan (rep 06/09/2019)

Nine Nepalis wounded in Taliban attack in Kabul, by Sanjeeb Phuyal (kp 01/12/2018)

Kathmandu’s Little Kabul: Afghan refugees struggle to rebuild their lives in Nepal, by Gopal Gartaula (nt 28/09/2018)

Three stranded Nepalis return home from Afghanistan (kp 09/02/2018)

In the line of fire: Increasing costs may outweigh the opportunities for Nepalis in Afghanistan in the days ahead, by Noah Coburn (kp 29/08/2017)

5 Nepalis injured in Kabul attack that killed 80 (kp 01/06/2017), All five Nepalis injured in Kabul attack discharged (ht 02/06/2017)

Who guards the guards? Simplifying the recruitment process and easing restrictions will help Nepalis working in Afghanistan more than a blanket ban, by Om Astha Rai (nt 18/11/2016)

Govt lifts ban on Nepalis working in Afghanistan (kp 17/10/2016)

Kin of Kabul attack victims press for compensation: Say the state has failed to provide justice to them (kp 04/10/2016)

Illegal flow of Nepalis to Afghanistan rampant (ht 23/09/2016)

‘Lift ban on Afghanistan for foreign job-seekers’: Study committee recommends numerous measures to ensure safety of workers (ht 24/08/2016)

Employment in afghanistan: PM wants more rigour in security assessment; Labour Ministry officials hint at partial lifting of the ban on Nepalis going to work in Afghanistan (kp 17/08/2016)

Govt team leaving for Kabul tomorrow (kp 21/07/2016)

Team to leave for Kabul to assess security (kp 10/07/2016)

Dependents of Kabul attack victims to get compensation (ht 09/07/2016)

Caught in Kabul: Both Nepal and govts of donor countries have failed to provide any protection for migrant workers, by Noah Coburn (kp 04/07/2016)

Will leave Afghanistan if our security not ensured: Nepalis, by Hom Karki (kp 25/06/2016), Forty Nepali guards return from Kabul: Devoid of security and better pay, 300 others may follow, by Hom Karki (kp 27/06/2016), More Nepalis returning home from Afghanistan (ht 28/06/2016), 41 more security guards return from Kabul, by Hom Karki (kp 29/06/2016)

Taliban attack in Kabul kills 12 Nepali workers: Were on their way to work when minibus was targeted by suicide bomber (kp 21/06/2016), Tragedy in Afghan capital raises many questions: Was lifting ban on Nepalis from working in Afghanistan a right move?, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 21/06/2016), Govt steps up efforts to bring bodies back home (kp 21/06/2016), 12 Nepalis killed in Kabul suicide blast, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 21/06/2016), NAC plane to bring home bodies of dead (kp 22/06/2016), Officials hint at ban on working in Afghanistan, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 22/06/2016), Dream of better life turns into despair for Kabul terror victims (kp 22/06/2016), Lessons from tragedy: Leaders should fix the mess at home, not merely give lip service to Kabul carnage (kp 22/06/2016), Govt mulls keeping Nepalis off war zones (ht 22/06/2016), Families break in tears as they receive bodies, by Anup Ojha (kp 23/06/2016), Injured say ‘there’s something strange about the blast’: Claim it may not be a suicide attack as has been reported, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 23/06/2016)

Narrow escape from Kabul: 6 Nepalis manage to get to Delhi, by Devendra Bhattarai (kp 05/04/2016)

5 Nepalis rescued in Afghan Capital (kp 09/02/2015)

Africa (South of Sahara, East Africa)

Nepal, South Sudan establish diplomatic relations (nlt 29/03/2022)

Nepal and Mauritius have ample avenues for collaboration (kh 15/03/2022)

Nepal, South Africa agree to enhance mutual cooperation (rep 11/03/2022)

Rwandan Ambassador Calls On Minister Ale, Proposes For Bilateral Aviation Agreement (rn 12/12/2021)

Could Zambia Be A Promising Ally For Nepal?, by Desh Bandu Basnet (rn 14/08/2021)

Gambia 170th country to establish diplomatic relations with Nepal (ht 26/05/2021)

Ambassador Bishokarma presents letters of credence (kh 15/04/2021)

Six Nepali youths rescued from African country Malawi (kp 13/11/2019)

Women rescued from Kenya dance bar return, by Roshan S. Nepal (kp 19/07/2019)

Nepali women rescued in Kenya will soon be repatriated, officials say: The recent crackdown by the Kenyan government has exposed how Nepali women continue to be trafficked to African countries, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 28/06/2019)

Once trafficked to Nepal, African footballers now come willingly to play the beautiful game: Nepal offers better pay, decent competition and a stepping stone to greener pastures, say African players, by Prajwal Oli (kp 16/06/2019)

Nepal, Equatorial Guinea establish diplomatic ties (ht 02/05/2019)

Nepal, Rwanda establish diplomatic ties (ht 22/07/2018)

21 Nepali girls rescued from Kenyan strip clubs (rep 21/07/2018)

Nepal expands diplomatic ties to 160 nations with Burundi pact (kp 08/06/2018)

Stranded workers back (kp 03/04/2018)

South Sudanese praise Nepali peacekeepers (kp 05/03/2018)

AIDIA hosts Nepal-Zambia roundtable meeting (kp 14/02/2018)

Seven Nepali girls ‘rescued’ from Kenya; mission goes on: Indian external affairs minister says the potential victims of trafficking were rescued along with three Indian girls, by Chandan Kumar Mandal(kp 05/01/2018)

Diplomatic ties set up with Burkina Faso (ht 31/12/2017)

Nepal, Liberia diplomatic ties set up (ht 19/08/2017)

Nepal and Djibouti set up diplomatic ties (kp 16/07/2017)

Ethiopian, Nepali private sectors urged to team up (kp 15/06/2017)

Nepal and Uganda establish diplomatic relations (kp 14/06/2017)

Nepal, Guinea diplomatic ties set up (ht 14/05/2016)

Rai presents letters of credence in Botswana (ht 27/04/2016)

Rai presents credentials to South African Prez (kp 07/02/2015)

22 Nepali women working illegally in Tanzania casino held, by Shreejana Shrestha (rep 26/01/2015), 22 Nepali girls held in Tanzania repatriated, by Shreejana Shrestha (rep 16/02/2015)

Australia

Studying to migrate or to learn? For many young Nepalis going to Australia is a dream but for many others it is a necessity and burning desire no matter what, by Simone Galimberti (nlt 18/09/2022)

Australia tightens application rules for Nepali students : Stricter document verification is likely to bring departures down even as Australian authorities announce schemes to retain international students, by Pawan Pandey (kp 08/09/2022)

Nepal and Austria discuss cooperation in hydropower development (nlt 12/04/2022)

Australia refunds student visa fees (kh 11/02/2022)

Australia assures of cooperation in hydropower, renewable energy (nlt 31/01/2022)

Nepali students in Australia allowed to work more than 20 hours a week (kh 19/01/2022)

“Australia is seeing a re-emergence of Nepal’s significance to its engagement with the Indo-Pacific”, interview with John Blaxland (kh 27/08/2021)

With Australia still closed, Nepali students find themselves in tough spot, by Shuvam Dhungana (kp 14/03/2021)

Australian minister assures support to international students (ht 10/04/2020)

Australian Prime Minister Morrison asks visa holders to return home: Nepali students say they are worried they will be left in the lurch as pandemic unfolds, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/04/2020)

Call to provide help to Nepali students in Australia (ht 29/03/2020)

Tourism Minister’s Visit Nepal rally in Sydney condemned for being insensitive and inappropriate: Yogesh Bhattarai held a rally to draw Australian tourists to Nepal while the country reels under massive bushfires across millions of hectares, by Sangam Prasain (kp 07/01/2020)

Nepal's problem with students flocking to Australia is so bad even Australians are concerned: In a report published by Sydney Morning Herald, leading education experts say the pressure to pay for tuition leads students to be exploited, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/12/2019)

23 Nepalis get Australian scholarship (ht 30/11/2019)

Nepal, Australia to sign air service agreement: Australia will permit seven weekly flights to key cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, by Sangam Prasain (kp 30/09/2019), Nepal, Australia sign air service agreement to operate direct flights: The accord allows seven weekly flights between Kathmandu and Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth, by Sangam Prasain (kp 02/10/2019)

Make sure you fact-check and have financial backing to study in Oz: Envoy, by Roshan S Nepal (ht 05/06/2019)

One more technical institute in Australia with hundreds of Nepali students faces deregistration: Consultancies say it’s time to reconsider sending students to vocational training centres, by Binod Ghimire (kp 02/06/2019)

Accreditation a must for nursing  in Australia before registration at  skills authority: Move follows deregistration of Australia Institute of Business and Technology, which left scores of Nepali students in limbo, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/03/2019)

Consultancy firms of Australia colleges unite to assuage students: Members of four umbrella organisations claim they are consulting with affected students and stakeholders concerned to address the problem, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/02/2019)

Hundreds of Nepali students in limbo as a tech college in Australia gets deregistered: 90 percent of the 1,000 students at Australia Institute of  Business and Technology are from Nepal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 21/02/2019), Two more Australian colleges without accreditation enrolled students: 300 Nepalis study nursing at Nurse Training Australia & Health and Management Institute, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/02/2019), An Australian institution is forcing students to change subject, Nepalis say: Students from other institutes are concerned after the country’s regulatory body cancelled registration for two nursing colleges earlier this week, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/02/2019)

Sherpa leaves for Australia to pack her bags, by Anil Giri (kp 17/01/2019), Ambassador Sherpa winds up her Australia stay as envoy, by Anil Giri (kp 31/01/2019), Lucky Sherpa resigns as Australian ambassador (ht 02/02/2019)

Addressing the drain: Nepal has much to gain from the skills and knowledge of students who have studied in Australia, by Jagannath Adhikari (kp 15/01/2019)

Envoy and minister, contrary to PM’s aides, say she hasn’t resigned: Officials at Prime Minister’s Office told journalists the embattled envoy had tendered her resignation, but Pradeep Gyawali said it isn’t true, by Anil Giri (kp 09/01/2019

Ambassador Sherpa summoned to Kathmandu, by Anil Giri (kp 08/12/2018), Nepal’s envoy to Australia Lucky Sherpa likely to be sacked, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 09/12/2018), Team probing allegation against envoy Sherpa, by Anil Giri (kp 10/12/2018)

Meeting of bilateral consultation body held (ht 17/08/2018)

Minister Pun, Australian envoy mull energy ties (kp 21/07/2018)

Aussie envoy congratulates 26 scholarship recipients (kp 04/11/2017)

Australian ambassador visits refugee camps (kp 26/07/2017)

Nepal, Australian sign MoU on consultation mechanism: The understanding is aimed at exchanging views on mutual interests and common global issues (kp 16/07/2017)

Australian envoy meets DPM Mahara (ht 30/06/2017)

New Australia immigration rules may affect Nepalis (kp 20/04/2017)

Budd picked next Australian envoy (kp 23/03/2017)

Nepal proposes ASA with AUS (kp 02/02/2017)

Nepali diaspora in Australia: New generation of Nepalis are integrating more actively in their new homeland, by Khagendra Nath Sharma (kp 29/01/2017), Nepali diaspora in Australia II: It’s not greed that makes young people go abroad, but a lack of prospects in Nepal, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 26/02/2017)

Australian Education Exhibition on Monday (kp 20/01/2017)

Trending : Australian education: A record number of Nepali students are heading to university Down Under, by Jessica Cortis (nt 06/01/2017)

FM sets off on weeklong Australia visit (kp 23/11/2016), FM urges Australia to resume visa service from Kathmandu (kp 25/11/2016)

Australian embassy organises ‘Education for All’ workshop (kp 18/11/2016)

‘Arrest fear’ cited for cancelled tour: Maoist Centre chief Dahal cancels Australia trip at the last moment, by Dewan Rai (kp 24/06/2016) [Obviously, he feels guilty!], No threat in Australia for Dahal: Envoy (kp 29/06/2016)

Nepali representatives to attend short course on inclusive education in Australia (ht 16/04/2016)

Samskaras down under: While traditional rituals reinforce Nepali identity among migrants in Australia, they are losing value, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 15/03/2015)

Australia supports gender equality (kp 07/03/2015)

Bangladesh

Bangladesh keen to invest in Sunkoshi-III (ht 25/08/2022)

Nepal-Bangladesh meeting on power cooperation likely next month : Two sides to discuss power trade and attracting Bangladeshi investment in energy sector., by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 27/07/2022)

Nepal, Bangladesh to discuss power trade, investment in 2 hydel projects : The South Asian country has shown eagerness to import Nepal’s electricity and proposed to supply to Nepal during the dry season, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 15/06/2022)

Prospects rising for electricity trade between Nepal and Bangladesh : Dhaka’s offer to sell energy to Nepal when it faces a deficit and buy Nepali surplus electricity during the wet season could be a win-win for both countries, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 30/04/2022) [One must not forget that Nepal itself has to import electricity for many months of the year. This will not change any time soon!]

Bangladesh seeks to purchase electricity produced by Nepal’s private sector (rep 15/12/2021)

Tourism partnership between Nepal, Bangladesh stressed (kh 19/11/2021)

Demonstration staged in front of Bangladesh Embassy against attacks on Hindus (kh 21/10/2021)

Nepal-Bangladesh Joint Working Group Meeting Proposed For Joint-Venture On Power Project, by Ramesh Lamsal (rn 14/09/2021)

Bangladesh-Nepal Ties: The Neutrality Dilemma on the Rohingya Issue, by Anup Sinha (rep 29/08/2021)

Nepal-Bangladesh ties: Sky’s the limit : The completion of the desired PTA will open new horizons in trade between the two countries. Bhutan-Bangladesh trade has doubled since the signing of a PTA, by Pathik Hasan (ae 19/08/2021)

Possibilities of economic cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, by Shanker Man Singh (rep 08/08/2021)

Trade deficit with Bangladesh on the rise (kh 24/07/2021)

Enhancing Nepal-Bangladesh Ties, by Lalbabu Yadav (rn 31/03/2021)

B’desh-Nepal deals : Although it will take time for the dream to come true, Nepal and B'desh can exchange trade in energy through the BIMSTEC deal (ht 25/03/2021)

Nepal, Bangladesh sign MoU on sanitary and phytosanitary cooperation (rep 23/03/2021), Four agreements inked with Bangladesh (ht 24/03/2021)

Nepal-Bangladesh trade pact stuck over other charges : Nepali officials say an agreement between the two neighbours is unlikely until the other duties or charges (ODC) on listed goods are dropped to zero, by Krishana Prasain (kp 10/03/2021)

Nepal-Bangladesh trade deal unlikely by end of December : The proposed agreement gives preferential access to certain products by reducing tariffs but Bangladesh is reluctant to remove other duty charges on imports, officials say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/12/2020)Nepal, Bangladesh sign MoU on sanitary and phytosanitary cooperation

Bilateral Relations between Bangladesh and Nepal reach new height: Dr. Islam, by Eak Raj Bastola (kh 07/11/2020)

Banking on BIN : How Bangladesh-India-Nepal Initiative (BIN) can trigger connectivity and prosperity for Nepal, Bangladesh and India, by Sunil KC (rep 02/11/2020)

Nepal seeks duty-free access to Bangladesh for 76 goods : Nepal has been urging Bangladesh to expand the list to cover major exportable items such as tea, coffee, large cardamom, broom, fresh fruits, kattha and pashmina, among others, by Krishana Prasain (kp 07/10/20209), Nepal, Bangladesh to sign preferential trade agreement : Bangladesh will ‘soon’ provide on-arrival visa through the land route for Nepalis, by Krishana Prasain (kp 09/10/2020)

Crossing the border: The motor vehicle agreement between Nepal, Bangladesh and India has potential—but it, unfortunately, may go the same route as SAARC, by Mahendra P. Lama (kp 13/05/2020)

Bangladesh-Nepal Trade Relations: Influences of Economic Diplomacy, by Mohammad Tarikul Islam (kh 11/05/2020)

Enhancing exports to Bangladesh: Taxes levied on imports at Bangladesh customs is primary obstacle to Nepal’s exports. The high taxes arise from customs duty, para-tariff and overvaluation of certain products for customs purposes, by Kshitiz Dahal (rep 03/03/2020)

Bangladesh issues letter of intent to purchase 500 MW from Upper Karnali hydro project: The $1.5 billion hydropower project was awarded to India’s GMR Group in 2008 after an international competitive bidding process, by Sangam Prasain (kp 10/02/2020)

Nepal-India-Bangladesh talks: Tripartite meet on energy cooperation uncertain, by Umesh Poudel (ht 06/01/2020)

Bangladeshis are being trafficked into Nepal, but most cases go unreported: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu receives two to three cases of labour trafficking every month, by Eliha Shrestha (kp 24/12/2019)

Bangladesh agrees to pay 7.7 cents per unit for Upper Karnali power: The energy-hungry country will pay out a massive Tk381.60 billion (equivalent to Rs511.69 billion) over 25 years to procure 500 megawatts of electricity, by Prahlad Rijal (kp 21/12/2019)

Nepal-India-Bangladesh talks on power trade long overdue: Nepal hopes to export projected excess power to Bangladesh using Indian transmission lines, by Prahlad Rijal (kp 10/12/2019)

Enhanced Nepal-Bangladesh Relations, by Mohan P. Lohani (rn 18/11/2019)

Bangladesh Prez to visit Nepal on Nov 12 (ht 10/11/2019), Hamid meets President Bhandari (ht 14/11/2019), Close ties between Nepal, B’desh stressed (ht 15/11/2019)

Leading a 70-member delegation, Bangladesh President arriving in Kathmandu on Nov 12 (rep 04/11/2019)

Bangladesh prez to visit Nepal in November (ht 31/10/2019)

Bangladesh keen on funding 20 hydropower projects in Nepal: Nepal also asked Bangladesh to allow the export of local cardamom, yarn and broom grass (amriso) without any hurdles during the first day of trade talks, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 23/10/2019)

Two-day Nepal-Bangladesh talks begin (ht 23/10/2019)

Nepal likely to export power to Bangladesh using Indian grid: Tripartite meeting to be held within three months to fix transmission modalities and commercial terms, by Prahlad Rijal (kp 17/10/2019)

Four years since signing, a crucial transit agreement sees no progress: Nepal, Bangladesh and India have not been able to move forward on a cross-border motor vehicles agreement after Bhutan pulled out two years ago, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 12/08/2019)

Energy Ministry officials leave for Bangladesh to talk electricity trade, by Prahlad Rijal (kp 20/06/2019)

Nepal and Bangladesh sign Double Tax Avoidance Agreement, by Anuj Kumar Adhikari (kp 06/03/2019)

Traders urge improvement of Nepal-Bangladesh customs process, by Deo Narayan Sah (kp 24/02/2019)

Nepal, Bangladesh to consolidate relations through information (kp 18/01/2019)

Bangladesh lifts ban on Nepali yarn import via land port, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 10/01/2019)

Nepal, Bangladesh agree to build hydro projects: The electricity produced by these schemes will be exported to Bangladesh via India, by Bibek Subedi (kp 05/12/2018)

Nepal-Bangladesh energy cooperation meet starts today (ht 03/12/2018)

Nepal, Bangladesh to talk power trade, investment, by Bibek Subedi (kp 30/11/2018)

Nepal, Bangladesh energy meeting slated for Nov 15: Two major agendas are likely to be discussed: energy trading between the two countries and Bangladeshi investment in the Nepali hydropower sector (kp 12/10/2018)

Bangladesh set to buy power from Nepal (kp 10/09/2018)

Deepen ties with Bangladesh: Trilateral cooperation between Nepal, Bangladesh and India can be established for connectivity. This will be beneficial for all three countries, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (rep 20/08/2018)

Nepal, Bangladesh sign power cooperation deal (kp 1 /08/2018), GMR, Bangladesh to sign power purchase pact, by Bibek Subedi (kp 14/08/2018)

Oli invites PM Hasina to BIMSTEC summit (kp 08/08/2018)

Nepal-B’desh to sign energy cooperation pact: The agreement with Bangladesh will pave the way to export surplus electricity that Nepal is expected to produce within a few years (kp 31/07/2018)

Nepal’s trade deficit with Bangladesh grows: Nepal used to have a trade surplus with Bangladesh just recently in 2014, by Parbat Postel (kp 27/07/2018)

Cabinet gives consent to sign DTAA with B’desh (ht 29/06/2018)

Bangladesh to revise list of duty free products, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 02/06/2018), Nepal, B’desh agree to conclude BIPPA soon (ht 02/06/2018)

Nepal asks Bangladesh to simplify trade procedures: Nepal has long been asking Bangladesh for easy visa facility for Nepalis, preferential treatment for a number of Nepali goods and access to Bangladeshi ports (kp 31/05/2018)

Nepal-Bangladesh trade talks to focus on barriers: Nepal will ask Bangladesh to address hurdles to exporting acrylic yarn to Bangladesh and review the list of 108 Nepali products which have duty free access to the Bangladesh market, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 26/05/2018)

Littérateurs commend Nepal, Bangladesh ties: Poet Manjul said Bangladeshi people share feelings of brotherhood that reflect in their writings (kp 03/05/2018)

B’desh-India-Nepal bus trial run (kp 24/04/2018), Buses from Dhaka arrive in Nepal (ht 26/04/2018), Trial run boosts tri-nation bus, cargo services plan: Two buses travel 1,197 km from Dhaka to Kathmandu, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 27/04/2018)

Govt plans to sign energy pact with Bangladesh (ht 16/04/2018)

Plan to trade power with China, B’desh, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 20/03/2018)

Bangladesh lessons: Nepal’s strategic location can be better utilized to expand market access to China, India and Bangladesh, by Purushottam Ojha (rep 20/03/2018)

Let’s get together: Cooperation between Nepal, India and Bangladesh will give a boost to South Asian regionalism, by Sunil KC (kp 01/03/2018)

Calls for strong Nepal-Bangladesh ties, connectivity (kp 26/02/2018)

Bangladesh Expo to kick off on Friday (kp 22/02/2018), Bangladesh Expo opens its door to visitors (kp 24/02/2018)

Nepali ginger finds alternative market in Bangladesh, by Raju Adhikari (rep 01/02/2018)

Bangladesh proposes to build hydropower plants in Nepal (kp 19/01/2018)

Trade secy meets Bangladeshi counterpart (ht 12/12/2017)

Nepalis enrolled in blacklisted Bangladesh colleges: Future of more than 200 students at stake, by Sabitri Dhakal (kp 24/11/2017)

B’desh, India and Nepal to enforce transport deal: Dhaka urges Delhi to facilitate power import from Nepal, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 25/10/2017)

Secretary Bairagi meets Bangladeshi foreign minister: Holds discussions on bilateral matters, including trade, transit, connectivity, energy, higher education and tourism (kp 09/10/2017)

Safe haven: Young LGBTI blogger flees Bangladesh to find safe shelter in Nepal, by Shristi Kafle (kp 12/08/2017)

GMR, B’desh to sign deal to evacuate power, by Bibek Subedi (kp 06/07/2017)

Hatil makes foray into Nepali market (kp 01/05/2017)

Indian help sought for Nepal-Bangladesh trade, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 10/04/2017)

Bangladesh willing to invest $1 billion in Nepal's power sector (rep 13/02/2017)

B’desh ‘keen’ to develop big hydel projects in Nepal, by Bibek Subedi (kp 11/12/2016)

Nepal, Bangladesh likely to sign power trade agreement, by Bibek Subedi (kp 17/08/2016)

Let’s team up: Though de jure territorially separated, Nepal and Bangladesh  de facto are conjoined by virtue of common Himalayan rivers, by Madhukar Shamsher JB Rana (kp 08/07/2016)

Bangladesh to gift 10k tonnes of rice, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 02/06/2016), First instalment of rice gifted by B’desh arrives (kp 27/06/2016)

Nepal-Bangladesh commerce secretary-level talks kick off (ht 11/05/2016), Nepal, Bangladesh agree to remove TBT (ht 12/05/2016), 108 Nepali products get duty-free access to Bangladesh, by Parbat Portel (kp 14/05/2016)

Nepal-Bangladesh bilateral talks: Easy market access, trade barrier removal top agendas (kp 27/04/2016)

Nepal-B’desh commerce secretary-level talks next month (ht 13/04/2016)

Vishakhapatnam port to be operationalized for Nepal’s third country trade: Another transit route to Bangladesh to be opened, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 20/02/2016), India, B’desh open immigration offices, by Parat Portel (kp 22/02/2016)

Crisis delays planned Nepal-Bangla accord (kp 16/12/2015)

Nepal-Bangladesh bilateral trade halted, by Parbat Portel (kp 08/10/2015)

First trade deficit with Bangladesh in 10 years, by Parbat Portel (kp 06/08/2015)

Bangladesh donates 10,000 tonnes of rice (kp 18/05/2015)

Bangladesh agrees to simplify visa process (kp 24/04/2015)

Nepal-Bangladesh trade talks slated to start on Wednesday, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 20/04/2015), Nepal to cut customs on 50 B’deshi items: Seeks duty free access to 45 more products, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 23/04/2015), Nepal, Bangladesh sign pact to facilitate trade: A total of 108 Nepali products to be extended duty-free access to Bangladeshi market, by Pushpa Raj Acharya (ht 24/04/2015), Trade surplus dips (ht 24/04/2015)

Nepal-Bangladesh trade talks: Nepal pushes for visa on arrival facility for B’desh (kp 07/04/2015)

B’desh new transit for traffickers: On Saturday, a Nepali woman was caught in Bangladesh trying to fly to Saudi Arabia without a visa (kp 06/04/2015)

Nepal, B’desh trade talk in April second week (ht 01/04/2015)

Nepal, Bangladesh ink tax agreement (ht 30/01/2015)

Burma (Myanmar)

Why Nepal must speak out against human rights abuses in Myanmar : The government in Kathmandu should not desist from voicing its gravest concerns about what is happening in Myanmar, a country where there is still a well-rooted Nepali-speaking community, by Simone Galimberti (nlt 01/08/2022)

Protest staged in Kathmandu condemning execution of four democracy activists in Myanmar (kh 26/07/2022) [Please call it what it is : cold-blooded murder of peace-loving democrats by a terrorist military regime!  Every so-called "execution" is cold-blooded murder, whether in the USA, Russia, China, Iran, Myanmar or anywhere else in the world!]

Rohingya refugees who once saw Nepal as 'promised land' now stare at uncertain future, by Ujjwal Satyal (ht 27/10/2021)

Whither Nepal’s foreign policy : Nepal’s abstention from voting for the UN resolution on Myanmar was a mistake, by Kul Chandra Gautam (kp 05/07/2021)

Nepal failed to stand up for democratic values while reacting to military coup in Myanmar, analysts say : It took a whole day for the Foreign Ministry to come up with a statement where it called for immediate release of elected leaders but stopped short of showing concern over the risk of reversal of democratic reforms in the Southeast Asian country, by Anil Giri (kp 03/02/2021) [How can the Oli government criticise what is happening in Myanmar when it is taking its own country back to the democratic stone age?], The stable sterility of ‘ethnocratic’ regimes : Ethnonationalism and democracy are incompatible principles, by CK Lal (kp 03/02/2021)

Nepal says it has been closely following latest developments in Myanmar (kp 02/02/2021), Coup in Myanmar : Nepal must join the world to strongly denounce the heinous step by the military (kp 02/02/2021)

Closing the border isn’t an option: There is no reason why Rohingyas will not be able to successfully integrate into Nepali society, by Maximillian Morch (kp 12/01/2020)

The Rohingya in Nepal: Any further influx of these refugees would pose a serious threat to the country’s sovereignty, but the country should still protect the ones that are already here, by Rosanna Mahat (kp 01/01/2020)

President Bhandari leaves for Myanmar (ht 17/10/2019)

Nepal, Myanmar sign trade, investment agreement (ht 01/12/2018)

Nepal should raise Rohingya issue with Suu Kyi: Rights groups, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/11/2018)

Nepal abstains from UN vote on Myanmar’s human rights violation: This is not the first time Nepal has abstained from voting on a UNGA resolution (rep 18/11/2018) [This reflects Nepal's own human rights standards!]

Rohingya In Nepal, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 07/11/2018)

Nepal, India to jointly monitor movement of Rohingya refugees in border areas, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 31/10/2018)

Nepal and Burma delay, dilute and deny justice: The failure of both countries to address past human rights violations impedes their ability to confront the present, by Naw Gladys Maung Maung (nt 14/09/2018)

Rohingya in Nepal want plight resolved by Myanmar, B'desh leaders at BIMSTEC summit, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 29/08/2018) [This could be an opportunity for Nepal to play an important role as mediator on the international level!]

Nepal, Myanmar set up consultation mechanism (kp 31/07/2018)

Rohingyas in Kathmandu search for their loved ones, by Roshan Sedhai and Dipendra Rokka (rep 19/06/2018)

On refugees, with empathy: If Nepal is concerned about Nepali speaking Burmese in Burma, it should support Rohingya refugees and speak against Burmese atrocities, by Mukesh Baral (rep 16/06/2018)

Myanmar army chief’s visit: Nepal must raise Rohingya crisis issue, say human rights activists (kp 10/12/2017), Myanmar army chief’s visit stirs controversy, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 13/12/2017)

Rohingya and Nepal: Nepal, India and Bangladesh should exert pressure on the United Nations and the Myanmar government to create proper environment for safe return of the Rohingya, by Hari Bansh Jha (rep 26/11/2017)

No country for Rohingya: If we are indeed a tolerant country, why can’t Nepal offer a sanctuary to the Rohingya people, often dubbed ‘the most persecuted minority in the world’?, by Biswas Baral (rep 19/10/2017), Lhotshampa, Rohingya: Burma’s pernicious populism and a preoccupied world abandon the Rohingya, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 27/10/2017)

Don’t allow Rohingya refugees to enter Nepal: CPN-UML (ht 25/09/2017), Living as refugees: Statelessness of Bhutanese Lhotsampas and Myanmar’s Rohingya has been a cause of human suffering and needs global attention, by Suresh Sharma (kp 26/09/2017)

Art and the Rohingya of Kathmandu: In Sujan Dangol’s Displaced are images of moments stolen from the lives of people trying to lead fruitful, ordinary lives in sync  with the culture of a foreign land, by Kurchi Dasgupta (kp 17/09/2017)

Govt ups vigil amid Rohingya influx concerns, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 12/09/2017)

Banke Muslims call for end to Rohingya crisis (kp 11/09/2017)

Separated by violence  and tested by time, Rohingya in Nepal ache for home, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/09/2017)

Over 200 Rohingya settle 'illegally' in capital: Government says they are illegal migrants, by Kamal Pariyar (rep 04/06/2016) [??]

Rohingya in Nepal: Urban refugees’ fate hangs in balance, by Dewan Rai (kp 19/11/2015)

The Gurkhas of Burma, by Kai Weise (ht 04/04/2015)

Canada

'Both Canada and Nepal can benefit from trade, investment cooperation' (ht 15/04/2022)

Canadian federal govt settles lawsuit over deadly suicide attack on Kabul embassy that killed 15 Nepali Gurkhas (rep 04/10/2020), Kin of Nepalis killed and hurt in Kabul settle case with Canadian government : The two parties agreed on $20.4 million in compensation, according to CBC News (kp 05/10/2020)

Together, Canada and Nepal can build a more secure and inclusive world: Canada will continue to leverage its membership in many international institutions and will unite forces, leaving no one behind, by Nadir Patel (kp 17/06/2020)

Visiting Canada senate speaker not scheduled to meet Agni Sapkota (rep 11/02/2020) [This reflects the image of Nepal's rule of law abroad!]

Canada and Nepal want to up trade, tourism and investment (nt 07/09/2019)

Nepal, Canada bilateral body holds first meet (kp 06/10/2018)

Nepal, Canada set up bilateral consultative mechanism (kp 26/09/2018), PM Oli holds talks with Trudeau (ht 26/09/2018)

Shortening Distance With Canada, by Prem Khatry (rn 03/07/2018)

Nepal caucus formed in Canadian parliament (kp 06/10/2016)

Nobodies who are somebody: What would the compensation be if Canadian nationals, not Nepali guards, had been killed in Kabul?, by Sangita Thebe Limbu (kp 15/07/2016)

‘Lack of empathy’ sparks outrage, by Anil Giri (kp 23/06/2016), Nepal to seek compensation from Canadian government (ht 24/06/2016)

Canadian official in town for weeklong visit (ht 14/01/2015), Canadian official calls on President (kp 17/01/2015), Canada to support democratic transition in Nepal (ht 17/01/2015)

Nepal-Canada Relations: Half A Century On The Friendship Road, by Prem Khatry (rn 06/01/2015)

Europe (including non-EU countries like Switzerland, DisUnited Kingdom, Norway, etc.)

European Parliament delegation arriving in Kathmandu today (kh 22/09/2022)

French parliamentary delegation calls on Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Khadka (kh 06/09/2022)

Temporary Romanian Mission set up in Tahachal (kh 26/08/2022)

Germany to increase collaboration in education, technology sector in Nepal (kh 08/07/2022)

Chasing the European dream : Changing migration patterns mean that more Nepalis are now traveling to western Europe via dangerous, illegal routes in the hopes of obtaining residence in a European country like Portugal, by Bhrikuti Rai (rec 17/06/2022)

Norwegian State Secy reaffirms commitment to support UNFPA’s efforts in Nepal : In her visit to Nepal, Norwegian State Secretary reaffirms commitment to support UNFPA’s efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, and end gender-based violence in Nepal (nlt 11/06/2022)

EU Ambassador announces application call for Youth Sounding Board (kh 11/05/2022)

Nepalis, Swiss hold bilateral talks (ht 04/05/2022)

Need for a multistakeholder and holistic approach to promote rapid, inclusive and sustainable development in Nepal highlighted : Stakeholders expressed concerns about the reduction of the British overseas development assistance in recent years (nlt 22/04/2022)

Nepali Ambassador to UK Acharya presents his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II (kh 01/04/2022), Ambassador Acharya presents letter of credence to Queen Elizabeth II (rep 01/04/2022)

German business practices are marked by organization, planning and perfectionism: Saraswati Maharjan, Chief Executive Officer, NGCCI  : "NGCCI has been bridging businesses between Nepal and Germany and promoting German investment in Nepal." (interview) (nlt 26/03/2022)

CM Shahi and EU ambassadors hold meeting (kh 24/03/2022)

Netherlands ready to share expertise with Nepal: Dutch envoy (ht 12/03/2022)

Rastriya Ekta Abhiyan submits Memo to EU against Chinese encroachment in Nepal (kh 11/03/2022) [Okay, but why does this organisation, which is based near the Indian border, not mention the Indian enroachment of Nepali territory, some of which has existed for decades?]

French Delegation Calls On PM Deuba (rn 09/03/2022), French Delegation Pays Courtesy Call On Speaker Sapkota (rn 09/03/02022)

Finland is ready to negotiate with EU for Nepal’s development: Finnish Ambassador Anttinen, by Eak Raj Bastola (kh 04/03/2022)

Nepal forms talks team to hold dialogue with UK over Gurkha veterans’ demands : Gurkha veterans have been protesting for long putting forth different demands including an equal pension on a par with their British counterparts (nlt 02/03/2022)

“Germany and Nepal will deepen partnership based on shared values”, interview with Thomas Prinz, Ambassador of Germany to Nepal (kh 10/02/2022)

Gyan Chandra Acharya appointed Ambassador to UK (kh 28/01/2022)

EU will support Nepal in achieving its Nationally Determined Contributions, interview with EU Ambassador Deprez (kh 18/01/2022)

Three-member French parliamentary team visiting Nepal (kh 16/01/2022)

Nepal, UK agree to establish labor relation (nlt 15/01/2022)

“The EU’s priorities in Nepal are linked to its global priorities on peace, human rights and good governance”, interview with Paola Pampaloni, Director for European External Action Service (EEAS) for Asia and Pacific  (nlt 01/12/2021)

13th Nepal-EU Joint Commission meeting kicks off (kh 24/11/2021), EU commits to green, resilient and inclusive development of Nepal (kh 25/11/2021), 13th Nepal-EU Joint Commission meeting concludes (ht 26/11/2021)

Nepal-EU joint commission meeting set for Wednesday (rep 21/11/2021)

Lithuania visa application center opens in Kathmandu (kh 02/11/2021)

New German envoy presents credentials (ht 01/10/2021)

Calling on an old friend : Gurkhas have served the British crown; now, the UK should help Nepal in its fight against Covid-19, by Lex Limbu (kp 30/06/2021)

Finland’s response to Nepal during COVID has been timely and robust: Finnish Ambassador (kh 23/06/2021) [interview]

Portugal imposes travel restrictions on Nepal (kh 17/06/2021)

16 British MPs mount pressure on Foreign Secretary Raab to support Nepal (kh 08/06/2021), Anger grows in Nepal over Covid vaccine delays : “Nepalis died for Britain and India, now they are letting us die.", by Alisha Sijapati (nt 25/06/2021)

Govt to sell Bonn-based Nepali mission’s old real estate (kh 04/06/2021)

The UK must help Nepal : The British Parliament discusses Nepal’s Covid crisis after Nepalis organised a petition, by Sanyukta Shrestha (kp 27/05/2021)

Ambassadors Regmi, Khadka given additional portfolios (kh 24/05/2021)

UK House of Lords discusses matter related to immediate vaccines support to Nepal (kh 23/05/2021)

Spain provides health materials to Nepal (kh 17/05/2021)

“EU will stand by Nepal in hard times” : Team Europe will do its part so that 20% of Nepal’s population is vaccinated under the COVAX initiative, by Nona Deprez (nt 14/05/2021)

Denmark-Nepal ties to be further harmonized via tourism: Ambassador Svane (kh 17/04/2021)

Nepali migrant workers find themselves entangled in Poland’s red tape : The country needs hands but Nepali workers are exploited on the way. A formal  deal between the two countries would help, officials and experts say, by Ula Idzikowska, Abhaya Raj Joshi and Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/04/2021)

Nepal to benefit from debt service relief amounting to NPR 582 million through EU contribution to IMF managed CCRT (rep 06/04/2021)

EU support to Bungamati : Reviving Tradition; At a time when Kathmandu Valley’s traditional heritage sites are gradually disappearing, EU is extending support to revive the ancient treasure of Bungmati with a message, conservation for promotion of tourism (sp 19/03/2021)

Nepal needs to move ahead by resolving all disputes through peaceful means: Finnish Ambassador Anttinen (kh 22/02/2021) [interview]

I believe SC will determine Nepal’s political way forward: EU Ambassador Deprez (interview) (kh 08/02/2021)

Malta-Nepal parliamentary friendship group formed (kh 07/01/2021)

Nepal restricts travellers who visited the UK to prevent spread of new virus strain : The restriction is effective from Thursday until further notice as the new coronavirus strain is considered to be 70 percent more contagious than the strain found elsewhere (kp 23/12/2020)

New UK job options for Nepalis : With Brexit, new immigration rules may make it easier for Nepalis to find employment in Britain, by Upasana Khadka (nt 18/12/2020)

Nepal-Ireland friendship society established (kh 17/12/2020)

Europe now favoured destination for Nepalis . Despite pandemic, workers lured by better earnings, benefits and chance at citizenship, by Upasana Khadka (nt 04/12/2020)

Nepal, Austria hold talks on bilateral ties (ht 16/10/2020)

Nepal-EU meeting dwells on COVID-19 impacts (ht /10/2020)

Head of EU Delegation to Nepal presents credentials to President Bhandari (kh 27/09/2020)

Switzerland Ready To Support Nepal In Safe Migration (rn 25/09/2020)

Last one year was meaningful in bolstering ties between France and Nepal: French Ambassador (kh 27/07/2020) (interview)

“We want to be more than a development partner. We want to be a political partner”, Interview with Veronica Cody, EU ambassador to Nepal, who is wrapping up her three years of tenure in Kathmandu and leaving for Brussels (kp 24/07/2020)

UK repatriates over 200 nationals from Nepal (ht 18/04/2020)

Nepalis in Portugal live in fear of infection but are financially insulated: The Portuguese government has temporarily provided all migrants with full citizenship rights to ensure that everyone has access to health care and social security, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/04/2020)

Nepal, UK agree to establish labor relation900 German, French and EU nationals flown back home from Nepal (rep 29/03/2020), Some 200 German nationals still stuck in Nepal’s different regions: Embassy (kh 29/03/2020)

German govt evacuates 305 German nationals, by Arpana Ale Magar (kp 28/03/2020)

74 Nepalis quarantined in Portugal (ht 17/03/2020)

Nepal officially proposes a review of the 1947 tripartite agreement with Britain on Gurkha soldiers: The agreement allows the recruitment of Gurkhas into the British and Indian armies but the government has long been asking for a review in the changed present context, by Anil Giri (kp 17/02/2020)

Gyawali, Asselborn hold talks (ht 30/01/2020)

British Council owes millions in taxes, a complaint filed in Parliament says: A consumer rights forum lodged a complaint alleging that the British Council has not paid taxes on its income from IELTS, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/01/2020)

We want to be more active and present in Nepal, interview with French Foreign Minister Thierry Mathou (rep 24/12/2019)

Govt seeks UK investment in energy, roads (ht 18/12/2019)

Nepal seeks review of Gurkha recruitment deal with Britain (ht 15/12/2019)

Nepal, France establish Bilateral Political Consultation Mechanism (rep 14/12/2019)

Nepal, EU Joint Commission meeting to be held today (ht 08/11/2019), EU briefs Nepal on Connecting Europe and Asia Strategy during 11th Nepal-EU Joint Commission in Kathmandu, by Santosh Ghimire (rep 09/11/2019)

Nicola Pollit is new UK envoy (rep 07/11/2019)

First Nepal-German Business Forum concludes: German Vice-minister Norbert Barthle arrives today (ht 03/10/2019), German vice minister visiting Nepal today (rep 03/10/2019), Government to facilitate business and investment in Nepal (rep 03/10/2019)

Nepal explores labour market in Europe for Nepali immigrant workers: The Labour Ministry is holding consultations with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to draft a labour agreement with Turkey, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 08/08/2019)

After Gulf and Malaysia, Nepal reaches out to Europe to send its workers thereLabour Ministry is approaching European countries like Germany, Portugal, Poland, and Turkey as its new labour destinations, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 28/07/2019)

Visa stickers in short supply in Consulate Office, Munich (ht 23/07/2019)

Many Nepalis hope to reach Europe. But their dreams end in Libya: Despite a high rejection rate, Nepalis continue to apply for asylum inNepal-Ireland friendship society established Europe in large numbers, often choosing perilous paths through the North African country to cross into Europe, by Bhrikuti Rai and Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp)

Nepal, Germany to hold joint political consultations annually: Germany welcomes Nepal’s efforts for investment climate with a pledge to step up cooperation (kp 18/07/2019), Germany for speedier conclusion of transitional justice issues (rep 18/07/2019)

Prime minister returns from Europe, but has very little to show: Oli failed to meet with heads of state of both the UK and France, and did not reach any agreements or understandings of substance, by Anil Giri (kp 17/06/2019) [What did he expect from an extremely 'lame duck' like outgoing British PM May? Not meeting Macron shows the real failure of Oli's superfluous trip to Europe! Telling lies on Nepal's human rights practices at Oxford was all he did!], UK did not accept proposal, says prime minister (ht 17/06/2019) [!!!]

Oli’s Euro trip: Maybe our politicians should learn a thing or two from the netas around the world:  they resign when they feel that they have failed the country, by Guffadi (kp 15/06/2019)

PM Oli in France after visiting UK (ht 14/06/2019)

Oli proposed review of 1947 tripartite pact in a meeting with Theresa May, foreign minister says. The statement from the British prime minister’s office makes no mention of  a review of the treaty that allows Gurkha recruitment, by Anil Giri (kp 13/06/2019), Oli for revising Gurkha recruitment pact: Puts forth the proposal during his talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London, by Roshan S. Nepal (ht 13/06/2019), ‘Gurkhas a vital link for boosting Nepal-UK relations’ (ht 14/06/2019)

Prime Minister Oli leaves for Europe (ht 09/06/2019), Nepal’s expanding horizon: Oli’s Europe tour is expected to further boost an expanding development partnership, by Swaran Singh (kp 11/06/2019)

Competing bid from Germany puts security printing press deal with France in limbo: Even as negotiations with France were ongoing, Germany has placed a competing bid, offering a soft loan  of 260 million euros at 2 percent interest, by Anil Giri (kp 08/06/2019)

PM Oli to leave for Europe on June 8 (ht 03/06/2019)

Talk programme on Nepal, Germany ties (ht 25/05/2019)

Nepal to sign bilateral labour pact with Turkey and Poland (ht 12/05/2019)

French embassy, govt mark 70th year of diplomatic ties (ht 22/04/2019)

Inside the ugly world of Nepali restaurants in Finland: Nepali restaurants, run by a small group of owners, are popular in Finland. But an investigation by a Finnish newspaper  shows the dark side of the Nepali restaurant business, revealing systematic exploitation of workers from Nepal, by Paavo Teittinen (kp 20/04/2019)

German embassy to hold exhibition on energy (ht 12/04/2019)

Nepal-France Business Forum held (ht 11/04/2019)

European Union wants to be a political partner of Nepal: statement (rep 19/03/2019)

Nepal and France sign memorandum on setting up security printing facility, by Anil Giri (kp 11/0/2019)

Nepal, Austria to boost bilateral cooperation (ht 23/02/2019)

Austrian minister to visit Nepal (ht 29/01/2019)

Nepal, France to mark 70 years of relations (rep 10/01/2018)

Top French diplomat to visit Nepal (kp 06/01/2019)Nepal, Germany to hold joint political consultations annually

Nepal, Norway Cross sign pact (kp 29/11/2018)

Nepal-UK bilateral mechanism meet held (ht 17/11/2018)

Bairagi lauds France for helping Nepal’s development (kp 14/11/2018)

Four decades of partnership: From the beginning, EU-Nepal relations have been based on mutual respect, learning from each other and support to Nepal’s development, by Veronica Cody (rep 14/10/2018)

Germany pledges Rs7.5b new grant to Nepal (kp 21/09/2018)

Gyawali meets with Austrian minister (kp 18/09/2018), Gyawali meets senior EU official in Brussels (kp 21/09/2018)

New labour markets: Focus on six Euro nations, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 17/08/2018)

EU keen to invest in Nepal: Gyawali (ht 02/08/2018)

FM urges envoys to promote Nepal in Europe (rep 30/07/2018)

Gyawali to begin Europe visit from Lisbon (kp 24/07/2018), Foreign Minister Gyawali leaves for Portugal, Belgium and Luxembourg (rep 24/07/2018), Gyawali holds meeting with Portuguese minister (ht 27/07/2018), Foreign Minister Gyawali addresses interaction in Brussels (ht 28/07/2018), Gyawali meets Luxembourg’s minister (kp 31/07/2018)

Nepal, Belgium pact to spur economic ties (kp 30/06/2018)

Building bridges between peoples of Nepal and Switzerland (ht 12/06/2018)

A Momentous Partnership – Nepal And Germany Today: 60 years ago Nepal established diplomatic relations with Germany. Both countries were emerging from dark and difficult times, both were trying to establish a new identity, by Roland Schäfer (sp 25/05/2018)

Steadfast friendship: The time is right to explore the ways Nepal and the UK can build further upon historical ties, by Mark Field (kp 06/05/2018), British MPs call on Energy Minister Pun: Conservative Party’s Nigel Evans leads MPs’ team; The officials discussed topics of bilateral concerns for Nepal and the UK  during the meeting (kp 08/05/2018)

Serbia-Nepal bilateral ties ‘could expand’ (kp 06/05/2018)

UK parliamentarians arriving on May 6, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 27/04/2018)

Nepal-German Relations at 60, by Madhavji Shrestha (rn 04/04/2018)

EU mission urges EC to maintain transparency (kp 21/03/2018) [see official eu report], Mission against Khas-Aryas’ proportional representation (kp 21/03/2018), EU-EOM report undermines successful holding of election: Government (rep 21/03/2018), Govt rejects EU report on elections: Foreign Ministry says the report not only undermines the recent polls, but also goes against the scope and norms of international election observation (kp 22/03/2018), Stop comments challenging constitution: Govt tells EU (rep 22/03/2018), Uncalled-for report: The Eu election observation mission has gone beyond its mandate to comment on political issues that have already been settled (ht 23/03/2018), EU report totally unacceptable: EC (rep 23/03/2018), Hail to the chiefs, by Om Astha Rai (nt 23/03/2018), EU mission sticks to advice for EC (kp 24/03/2018), EUEOM claims it fully abided by ToR, MoU (ht 24/03/2018), European Union’s Divisive Mission, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 25/03/2018) [Criticising the EU and favouring the non-inclusive politics of Nepal's male Tagadhari politicians! The EU critics is necessary and justified as long as these politicians continue their non-inclusive practice of selecting candidates for the FPTP system!], PM Oli urges EU to correct its report on election observation (ht) [What kind of election observation shall this be? The EU shall claim that the election has been inclusive and that there have to be additional Tagadhari representatives elected though the PR system even though you and the other parties have predominantly nominated male Tagadhari candidates for the FPTP system?], PM criticises EU poll mission for its report (kp 26/03/2018), EU report smacks of rancour,  says Prime Minister Oli (ht 26/03/2018), Long-term returns: Govt is rightly keen to maintain state’s autonomy but must guard against majoritarian overreach (kp 16/03/2018) [Hopefully, the PM and others of the over-represented male Tagadhari leaders have time and are able to read this excellent editorial!], PCN asks EU to retract poll report (kp 26/03/2018) [??????], Lest we ignore: Provisions of positive discrimination are meant to benefit under-represented groups and its very purpose is defeated if an already dominant ethnicity is brought under its ambit, by CK Lal (rep 26/03/2018), UML, Maoists, NC slam EU mission’s poll report: Congress MPs avoid issue in House n RJP-N members say report rightly seeks changes (kp 27/03/2018), What EU wants: Nepal is a home to more than 100 ethnic communities, multiple castes and languages. Why should EU always target Khas Arya?, by Prem Singh Basnyat (rep 28/03/2018) [The basic misunderstanding is that the EU did not "direct" Nepal, as the author claims, to exclude Tagadhari castes from the PR system but simply "advised" the state to think about better inclusion of still disadvantaged sections of society in the election system! This has been part of the EU's election observation task because it has to do with the fairness of recent elections. An intervention into the internal affairs of Nepal would have been if the EU had "directed" the parties to stop their outstanding preference of male Tagadharis when nominating FPTP candidates! If the FPTP system becomes inclusive for all sections of society, there would be no reason to exclude any social group from the PR system!]

Swedish MPs hail Nepal’s progress in recent years: Multi-party panel visits projects funded by UNDP in Kaski, Gorkha (kp 24/02/2018)

Merkel, Abe congratulate Oli on his election to high office (kp 22/02/2018)

Nepal’s envoy to Hungary  presents credentials (kp 17/02/2018)

UK minister, Army chief to begin weeklong visit tomorrow (kp 07/02/2018), UK minister calls on PM Deuba, Oli and Dahal (ht 14/02/2018)

MoFA sending additional staff to Geneva mission (rep 16/01/2018)

Nepal, Liechtenstein establish diplomatic ties (ht 24/12/2017)

EU team congratulates govt for holding polls peacefully (ht 09/12/2017)

EU launches poll observation mission (kp 08/11/2017)

First batch of European Union election observers arrives (kp 26/10/2017), European Union deploys election observation mission to Nepal (ht 27/10/2017)

‘Germany will work as interlocutor to Nepal’s peace process’ (kp 25/10/2017), Nepal should create business environment: Envoy (ht 25/10/2017), German envoy for publicizing Nepal's peace process success abroad (kp 25/10/2017)

The Macron era: It is important to understand the repercussions of French elections on Nepal and the world, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 01/08/2017)

Deported Nepali teen Bivsi Rana can return to Germany (kp 27/07/2017)

CoAS meets top UK army officials (kp 13/07/2017)

Nepal-Ireland friendship group formed (kp 30/06/2017)

50 years of Nepal-Germany friendship: Themed Building Bridges, an event was organised in Cologne, Germany earlier this week to mark 50th anniversary of GNFA (kp 25/05/2017)

EP SAsia delegation calls on CEC, foreign minister: During the meeting, the European parliamentarians held talks about the local polls and preparations for the second round scheduled for June 14 (kp 23/05/2017)

Nepali asylum seekers in Europe: Poverty, natural disasters and a political impasse are not grounds for refugee status, by Shubhash Wostey (kp 07/05/2017)

UK parliament motion seeks Saptari probe; MP Clwyd: Hold elections after charter revision (kp 22/04/2017)

Bundestag VP arriving (kp 08/04/2017), Nepal should not send labour to Qatar under Kafala law: Bundestag Vice President (ht 12/04/2017)

German Minister Hendricks on four-day official visit to Nepal (ht 03/04/2017), German minister in town on 4-day visit (kp 04/04/2017), German minister urges all to take part in local elections: Minister Hendricks assures that she would try to convince the concerned ministry in Germany to extend all possible support for Nepal (kp 06/04/2017), German minister praises Nepal’s community forestry (kp 06/04/2017), German minister urges Nepalis to vote (rep 06/04/2017)

Swiss envoy calls on PM Dahal (kp 16/03/2017)

Envoy Thapa presents credentials to Dutch king (kp 10/03/2017)

Danish Prince in Nepal on 10-day visit (kp 26/02/2017)

Will address concerns raised by EU on statute: Mahat (kp 13/02/2017), FM to ask EU to lift ban on Nepali airlines (rep 13/02/2017), Mahat to seek removal of EU ban on Nepali airlines (ht 13/02/2017), In Brussels, Mahat defends Nepal’s constitution (kp 15/02/2017), Mahat defends Nepal constitution in Brussels (rep 15/02/2017), Minister Mahat describes Nepal’s peace process as unique (kp 16/02/2017) [??], Nepal requests EC to unban Nepali airlines (kp 17/02/2017)

Nepal’s ambassador to EU presents letters of credence: Ambassador Thapa thanks the EU authorities for  their contribution to Nepal’s development (kp 27/01/2017)

Many struggles: Most Nepali migrant workers in Portugal don’t have legal papers or are working in precarious jobs, by Alexandra Pereira and Sanjeev Dahal (rep 17/01/2017)

Alliance Française de Katmandou’s new home (kp 15/01/2017)

Swiss envoy calls on DPM Nidhi (kp 21/12/2016)

Envoy Thapa presents letter of credence to Belgian king (kp 09/12/2016)

EU increases aid for PFM reform (ht 08/12/2016)

Nepal can be Brussels of South Asia, interview with Rensje Teerink, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Nepal (kp 05/12/2016)

EU to allow only certified exports (ht 21/11/2016)

Nepal to shut down its Denmark mission (kp 09/11/2016)

At least 20 Nepalis in UK jail, by Nabin Pokharel (kp 28/09/2016)

Subedi is Nepal’s envoy to UK (kp 09/09/2016)

UK Minister Rory Stewart in Nepal (kp 02/09/2016), UK minister in Nepal to assess reconstruction progress (ht 02/09/2016)

Nepal-France Friendship Society established (ht 28/08/2016)

Nepal seeks extension of GSP facility in EU (ht 23/08/2016)

Sherpa receives one of Italy’s highest honours (ht 10/08/2016)

Brexit may bolster radical elements in Nepal (ht 25/06/2016)

EU to give GSP facility to registered firms only, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 23/06/2016)

Together we walk: Investment from both public and private sectors is critical for growth, by Mark Lowcock and Simon McDonald (rep 09/06/2016) [on UK and Nepal]

Mending fences: For the European Union, South Asia falls neither under its sphere of influence nor is it among its priority areas, by Seema Pandey (rep 02/06/2016)

Swiss support ‘to continue’ (kp 01/06/2016)

Nepal-EU trade cooperation helping build capacity of dairy stakeholders (rep 31/05/2016)

UK warns brits not to involve in political activities in Nepal (kp 21/05/2016)

Ireland urged to relax travel restrictions, by Nabin Pokharel (kp 02/05/2016)

Parliament delegation busy in Britain: The team led by Speaker Onsari Gharti meets British MPs and learns of their parliamentary system, by Nabin Pokharel (kp 21/04/2016)

‘EU stands by its position on Nepal’s new constitution’ (kp 06/04/2016), EU-India statement surprises Teerink, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 06/04/2016), EU Nepal head denies changing stance on constitution (rep 06/04/2016), A Diplomatic Wakeup Call, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 08/04/2016) [???]

Pace of post-quake reconstruction too slow, say German MPs (ht 27/03/2016)

UK Prince Harry arriving today (kp 19/03/2016), UK Prince Harry in Nepal to ‘shine a spotlight’ on Nepalis’ resilience (kp 20/03/2016), Prince Harry appreciates Gurkhas (ht 20/03/2016), Prince Harry to visit Pokhara, by Bharat Koirala (ht 20/03/2016), Harry visits quake-affected areas (kp 21/03/2016), GAESO president accuses Britain of enslaving Nepalis: GAESO President Gurung says Prince Harry meeting former Gurkha servicemen in Pokhara would be a hypocritical move (kp 21/03/2016), Prince Harry to address Nepal Girl Summit 2016 (ht 21/03/2016), Prince Harry extends Nepal stay (ht 24/03/2016), Nepal is a country you really have to come and visit: Prince Harry; Extends visit by six more days, by Thira L. Bhusal (rep 24/03/2016), Dying for others: The royal tour has revived a debate in Nepal to redefine Nepal-UK relations that allows Gurkha recruitment, by Om Astha Rai (rep 25/03/2016)

British trade mission in Kathmandu (rep 14/03/2016)

Prince Harry arriving a day earlier: Itinerary rescheduled for the British royal to catch up with Prime Minister Oli, who is leaving for a week-long visit to China on March 20 (ht 10/03/2016)

British trade mission to visit Nepal (rep 01/03/2016)

Nepal, Germany sign mutual scientific cooperation deal (ht 25/02/2016), NAST, IASS sign MoU for scientific cooperation (rep 25/02/2016)

Rs 231m EU aid for Bhutanese refugees (kp 14/01/2016)

UK prince to visit Nepal this spring (kp 09/01/2016)

Thapa to fly to Nepal-UK bicentenary reception (kp 14/12/2015), Thapa in UK to ‘mend fences’ (kp 16/12/2015), Nepal’s new charter a milestone: UK; But urges Kathmandu to agree a political position that meets concerns of all Nepali citizens (kp 18/12/2015), Thapa urges UK to end Col Lama’s case (kp 20/12/2015) [??], ‘Nepal’s taken up ex-Gurkha issue with UK’, by Nabin Pokharel (kp 21/12/2015)

Nepal-EU Joint Commission meeting hel]d (ht 25/11/2015)

EU envoys vow support to new govt (kp 16/10/2015) [What else shall they say?]

Morris appointed new UK envoy To Nepal (kp 08/10/2015)

UK minister arriving in Kathmandu (ht 27/08/2015), British minister visits emergency relief base at Tribhuvan International Airport (ht 29/08/2015)

Dutch minister arriving in Kathmandu (ht 05/06/2015)

Duke of Cambridge offers his sympathy (kp 02/05/2015)

John Rankin new British envoy to Nepal (rep 21/04/2015)

Number of Nepalis in Portugal has doubled in one and half years, interview with Makar Hamal, Honorary Consul General of Nepal in Portugal (rep 20/04/2015)

Norwegian state secretary arrives (ht 15/04/2015), PM, visiting Norwegian offical discuss ties, energy sector dev (kp 16/04/2015), Norway state secy calls on PM Koirala: Also meets foreign, finance and women, children and social welfare ministers (ht 16/04/2015)

European Parliament delegation arrives (ht 08/04/2015), EU delegation concerned over statute writing (ht 10/04/2015), EU lawmakers call on Nembang, delegate asks about third CA (ht 10/04/2015), EU: Is third CA poll possible? (rep 10/04/2015), EU delegates stress inclusive statute (kp 11/04/2015), Third CA election can’t even be imagined, PM tells EU team, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 11/04/2015) [Second CA was not necessary either!!], EU lawmakers clarify on their third CA query (ht 11/04/2015)

Ambassador Dhital presents credentials (kp 26/03/2015)

Germany seeks support in bid for UNSC seat (ht 11/03/2015)

FNCCI woos German investment (ht 11/03/2015)

Outgoing British envoy pays farewell call on PM (kp 28/02/2015)

Swayne inspects DFID work (kp 21/02/2015)

UK envoy to retire in March; says leaving foreign service (kp 12/02/2015), UK envoy quits British Foreign Service, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 12/02/2015), UK envoy says resignation not linked to Nepal (ht)

Meeting with CK Raut apolitical, insist European ambassadors: PM tells envoys that consensus and dialogue had
not been abandoned even if CA process has begun (kp 03/02/2015), Don’t violate diplomatic code: PM; Prime Minister tells them the process of voting is democratic practice, by Lekhanath Pandey (kp 03/02/2015), “We should have probably waited for a less sensitive moment”, interview with Rensje Teerink (nt 06/02/2015)

In Rumor Mill: European ambassadors have clarified their stand on events that unfolded on the basis of rumors, by Keshab Poudel (sp 30/01/2015)

Lessons from Belgium: A former Belgian Prime Minister gives his take on Nepal’s constitution writing processes, by Cynthia Choo (nt 30/01/2015)

Nepal, Czech Republic in cooperation agreement (kp 29/01/2015), NCC, CCC sign MoU to strengthen ties (ht 30/01/2015)

EU envoys clarify positionon meeting with CK Raut: Say ‘did not intend to endorse his political lines’ (ht 28/01/2015)

German envoy visits Tilaurakot (kp 25/01/2015)

Taking Nepal Britain Ties To The Highest Level: British Government started Gurkha recruitment from the same time to strengthen its security, by Dhan Prasad Pandit (sp 16/01/2015)

Gulf region - Near and Middle East - Northern Africa

Qatar expels Nepali migrant workers for joining protest : The demonstrating workers were demanding their backpay, and they were sent home after being paid in full, rights activists say, by Pawan Pandey (kp 24/08/2022) [This regime in Qatar, which despises human rights, does not accept the rights of the exploited and often cheated workers! And the world interested in football looks on idly and will celebrate with this regime in November!] [see also: What German Football Can Do to Remedy Abuses in Qatar : Football Association Pledges to Press FIFA to Compensate Migrant Workers, by David Fischer, HRW (12/08/2022)],
SAAPE denounces deportation of migrant workers including Nepalis from Qatar (nlt 28/08/2022)

16 Nepalis stranded in Saudi Arabia starving on the streets (kh 15/08/2022)

Qatar seeks Nepalis to fill service sector vacancies during FIFA World Cup : The decision to hire Nepali workers in the service sector comes amid growing criticism of Qatar for poor treatment of foreign workers, by Pawan Pandey (kp 30/07/2022)

53 Nepali youths stranded in Saudi Arabia : Manpower company remains out of contact after promise for rescue, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 09/07/2022)

Additional 99 Nepalis in Saudi Arabia receive exit visas, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 25/06/2022)

29 Nepali youths stranded in Saudi appeal for facilitation of home-return (kh 03/04/2022)

Demonstration held in Kathmandu demanding release of journalist Pandey detained in UAE (rep 02/04/2022)

10 Nepalis stranded in Saudi Arabia appeal for rescue (kh 01/04/2022)

After being enslaved in Lebanon for 12 years, Sajita Lama finally returns to her home in Nepal (nt 25/03/2022)

Nepal, Qatar agree to renew bilateral labour agreement (kh 21/03/2022)

Nepalis are dying in the Gulf. Not enough done to prevent loss of life : The causes of death are not being properly investigated, says a report, highlighting how migrant workers are exposed to a series of risks to health, including heat and humidity, by Binod Ghimire and Arjun Poudel (kp 19/03/2022)

Minister Shrestha holds interaction with Nepali diaspora in UAE (kh 16/03/2022)

Nepal-UAE Joint Committee meeting: Nepal stressing on social security, safety of Nepali workers (nlt 15/03/2022), Nepal, UAE agree to resolve issues related to visit visa (nlt 16/03/2022), UAE agrees to waive recruitment process fee of Nepali migrants (kh 16/03/2022)

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal arriving today (kh 14/03/2022), Nepal and Saudi Arabia sign an agreement to enhance mutual cooperation (kh 15/03/2022)

145 Nepalis stranded in Saudi Arabia in dire straits (kh 13/03/2022)

13 Nepali migrants who reached Dubai on visit visa stranded (kh 12/03/2022)

Media watchdog condemns Nepali journalist’s arrest in UAE (kh 12/03/2022)

Nepal’s water in Qatar : From the Himalaya to the desert, a Nepali company is exporting bottled spring water, by Ramesh Kumar (nt 25/02/2022)

Debt bondage, forced labor and discrimination: How migrant workers, including many Nepalis, are suffering in Dubai : Dubai is currently hosting Expo 2020 Dubai. Migrant workers working on the Expo projects face a host of problems including forced labor, debt bondage, delays and non-payment of wages, passport retention, threats and harassment, by Deepika Thapaliya (nlt 16/02/2022)

Nepali migrant workers stranded in Dubai (kh 14/02/2022)

As many as 150 Nepalis returning home from Saudi Arabia stranded at Riyadh Airport (kh 11/02/2022)

Minister Shrestha to go to UAE for management of Nepalis stranded there (rep 06/02/2022)

25 Nepalis stranded in Saudi Arabia : Compelled to drink contaminated water, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 27/01/2022)

70 Nepali youths stranded in Saudi Arabia : Youths struggling to get their salaries, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 05/01/2022)

Qatar announces reforms in labor laws, Nepali workers expected to benefit : Qatar is among the major destination countries for Nepalis to go for employment. Around 4,00,000 Nepalis are estimated to be working in Qatar in various sectors (nlt 22/12/2021), Nepali lying in jail for 4 yrs for failure to pay 2.5 million as compensation, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 23/12/2021)

Nepal-Qatar Joint Committee meeting: An opportunity to address challenges faced by Nepali workers : As the Nepal-Qatar Joint Committee meeting is taking place in Kathmandu today, here are a host of issues the two countries need to address to ensure safety and wellbeing of Nepali workers in Qatar, by Deepika Thapaliya (nlt 03/12/2021), Qatar agrees to review labor agreement with Nepal (kh 03/12/2021)

Minister Shrestha shows concerns on welfare of Nepali workers (kh 28/10/2021)

UAE Ambassador Alnaqbi calls on Energy Minister Bhusal (kh 17/09/2021)

Workers stranded in Qatar rescued (kh 11/09/2021)

Nepali workers still unsure if they will be able to report to their jobs in Kuwait : Nepalis have not been able to migrate to Kuwait since March last year. Even after getting jabbed against Covid-19, Nepalis who came home on job breaks are denied entry, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 12/08/2021)

UAE allows conditional entry to Nepalis : The decision comes as a relief to only those workers vaccinated in the UAE and possessing valid visas, by Cjhandan Kumar Mandal (kp 05/08/2021)

Kuwait-bound workers face new obstacle as jab certificates do not have QR code : Nepalis who are home on job break fear losing employment as their vaccine certificates don’t have the required QR code, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 01/08/2021)

Nepalis among workers exploited in Qatar’s high-end hotels set up for FIFA World Cup : Study shows luxury hotel brands have failed to protect migrant workers, who suffer serious abuses, including  exorbitant recruitment fees, discrimination and being trapped in a job through fear of reprisal and intimidation, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 17/07/2021)

COVID-19: UAE bans its citizens from traveling to Nepal (kh 16/07/2021)

Bahrain offers free vaccines to undocumented workers but Nepalis are not showing up : Only 50 of around 600 undocumented Nepalis have registered for vaccination, possibly fearing arrest. Nepali mission says the fear is unfounded, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 09/072021)

Bahrain imposes ban on entry of passengers from Nepal, warns of action against violators (rep 23/05/2021)

Qatar pardons 14 Nepali prisoners : The Qatari government bears all the expenses for the repatriation of the pardoned Nepalis, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 06/05/2021)

Nepalis in Kuwait worry for their safety after deaths of  compatriots from Covid-19 : Three Nepali workers in the Gulf state died after contracting the virus last week, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 23/04/2021)

Oman amnesty offers undocumented Nepalis chance to return home : The amnesty programme, which was introduced in October last year, has been extended till June 30, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 07/04/2021)

Saudi Arabia to assess skills of migrant workers : Nepali workers can acquire skills and also demand better pay under the provision, labour migration experts say, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 22/03/2021)

Saudi labour reforms for millions of migrants draw mixed reaction : The kingdom has promised freedom to change the employer and exit the country. However, labour rights experts and activists say these new rules are inadequate, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 15/03/2021)

Demands for thousands of Nepali workers start pouring in from Saudi Arabia : Recruiting agencies fear the sluggish process of demand attestation process and other obstacles might lead to job loss for potential Nepali migrant workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 09/03/2021)

Qatari employers to pay service fees to Nepali recruiting agencies : From next month, the Nepali mission in Doha will not verify workers’ demand if Qatari employers do not agree to pay them, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 28/02/2021)

As World Cup draws closer, Nepalis continue to die in Qatar : A recent investigation by the Guardian has shown that at least 1,641 Nepali workers have died in the Gulf country in the last decade, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/02/2021)

Nearly a year on, Nepal remains on Kuwait’s travel ban list : Labour migration to the Gulf state has been  affected since March, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 24/02/2021)

Qatar recruiting Nepali youths into its police force without Nepal govt approval, by Rudra Khadka (rep 26/01/2021)

Nepali in Saudi Arabia rescued after 12 years : Domestic worker Lilamaya Dhimal calls her former Saudi employer “a monster”, by Upasana Khadka and Marty Logan (nt 18/12/2020)

Nepali mission in Qatar resumes verifying workers’ demand documents : Recruiting agencies happy with the resumption of the verification process, but unconvinced that select agencies are not being given exclusive rights to send Nepali workers to Qatar, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 24/11/20209

Four Nepalis stranded in Saudi Arabia since past 15 months, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 19/11/2020)

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal arriving todayHeld hostage in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years, a Nepali woman pleads for rescue, by Raju Adhikari (rep 07/11/2020)

Over 18,000 Nepalis return from Saudi Arabia (kh 07/11/2020)

Nepalis in the Middle East fear starvation as government delays repatriation, by Rudra Khadka (rep 10/09/2020)

1,200 Nepali migrant workers hit the streets in Saudi Arabia : Shout slogans against Nepali Embassy, by Yogendra Yogi (kh 08/09/2020)

Kuwait lifts Covid-19 travel bans but Nepalis still not allowed: The decision has cast uncertainty on the future of hundreds of Nepalis, including the workers who had returned home during their job break from Kuwait, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 01/08/2020)

Nepali migrant worker sentenced to death in Qatar (ht 22/05/2029

United Arab Emirates seeks permission to repatriate Nepali migrants (ht 12/05/2020) [Shame on the Oli govt!]

Undocumented and overstaying Nepalis in Kuwait could be deprived of amnesty as Nepal is under lockdown: Kuwait government has offered a general amnesty to undocumented workers allowing them to leave the country without having to pay any fines and airfares and also the option to return Kuwait later, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 18/04/2020)

“We don’t want to die in this desert”: Nepali workers in the UAE plead to be brought home: Dozens of Nepalis have already been forced to live on the streets with no shelter and nothing to eat after quitting their jobs, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 16/04/2020)

‘Qatar illegally expelled Nepali migrant workers during COVID-19 panic’ (ht 16/04/2020)

Foreign Minister Gyawali discusses safety of Nepali workers with Saudi counterpart (ht 10/04/2020)

Kuwait allows migrant workers on leave to file visa renewal application online: Nearly 400 Nepalis on holiday at home wait to return to work, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 27/03/2020)

Nepalis in Qatar live in overcrowded and squalid conditions even during pandemic: In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, Qatar imposed a harsh lockdown on camps where migrant workers live in close quarters with inadequate amenities, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/03/2020)

Nepali missions in Gulf stop approving workers’ documents: Foreign employment department says no such decision has been taken by the government, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 17/03/2020)

Thousands of Nepali workers affected as Qatar imposes temporary entry ban amidst Covid-19 outbreak: Nearly 40,000 workers with valid work permits are now unable to fly to Qatar, placing them at risk of being blacklisted, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 09/03/2020), Government temporarily halts issuing labour permits to Qatar (ht 11/03/2020), NAC and Himalaya Airlines suspend flights to Doha (ht 11/03/2020)

Bahrain immigration authorities deport 38 Nepali workers (ht 02/03/2020)

Nepali workers who had returned empty-handed from Qatar three years ago are set to get their due salaries: The workers employed by Mercury MENA, a company building stadium for FIFA 2022 World Cup, were forced to return without their wages after the firm ran into a financial crisis, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 03/02/2020)

Even as tensions flare in Iraq, Nepali workers say they feel relatively safe: Nepalis haven’t stopped going to Iraq—one of the countries Nepal has barred for foreign employment, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 11/01/2020)

Nepal, Oman sign MoUs on labor, tourism, visa waiver for diplomatic, official passport holders (rep 17/12/2019)

A year after Qatar’s offer of zero cost jobs to Nepalis, there is no substantial progress: Despite a series of negotiations and start of Qatari visa centre in Kathmandu, officials say they are yet to hear back from the Arab nation, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 08/12/2019)

Nepal proposes collaboration with Qatar for rural electrification (rep 27/11/2019)

Labour pact with Oman soon (ht 20/11/2019)

Jordan’s garment sector remains barred for Nepali workers over low wage issue: The government has stopped approving labour demand letters since 2018, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 18/11/2019)

United Arab Emirates implores Nepal to lift restrictions on housemaids (ht 05/11/2019)

Making sense of law reforms in Qatar for Nepali migrant workers: The new laws seem to be progressive, but implementation is key. Nepal can help by adding pressure, by Jeevan Baniya (kp 25/10/2019), Nepali workers aren’t much hopeful about Qatar labour reforms: Qatar says it would be ending the exploitative Kafala system and set a minimum wage for foreign workers to protect their rights, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/10/2019)

Migrant workers returning home without salary and justice from Qatar: Amnesty International: Workers’ exploitation continues despite Qatar’s promise to improve the foreign labour force’s condition, says the latest report, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 20/09/2019) [see AI report of 19/09/2019]

New provision to allow Nepali domestic help in Gulf to return home during break: Nepali workers will be provided with re-entry labour permit to rejoin their job in destination countries, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 23/08/2019)

A Nepali worker’s death in Doha leaves others shocked and scared: Five Nepalis were injured in what looked like a premeditated assault on Tuesday, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 16/08/2019)

Nepalis join hundreds of foreign construction workers in Qatar to protest against exploitation: The rare protests in the Gulf nation are being orchestrated by workers tired of their appalling working and living conditions, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 11/08/2019)

4 Nepali abductees rescued in Libya, 3 more seek rescue (rep 15/06/2019)

Nepal-UAE deal offers zero cost jobs to Nepali workers: Employers will bear all the costs and fees on behalf of workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 15/06/2019)

Nepalis building World Cup facilities in Qatar continue to be exploited: Six years since a Guardian report exposed wholesale exploitation of migrant workers,  an investigation by a German outlet shows the abuse has continued unabated, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 11/06/2019), End the slavery: Nepalis continue to suffer  from slavery-like conditions in Qatar (kp 12/06/2019)

4 Nepali youths abducted and tortured in Libya plead for help (ht 10/06/2019)

Qatar Visa Centre to open today: MoFA and MoLESS differ on allowing setting up of the centre, by Umesh Poudel (ht 29/05/2019), Qatar visa centre comes into operation amid concerns that workers may have to pay extra fees: Such a centre could impose an additional financial burden on  aspiring migrant workers and create another organised syndicate, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 02/06/2019)

15 Nepalis rescued in Libya, four more waiting (ht 21/05/2019)

Nepal, Oman to finalise labour pact next week (ht 01/05/2019), Nepal, Oman finalize draft of labor pact: Employers to bear all costs of Nepali workers (rep 04/05/2019), Nepalis can soon fly to Oman for jobs with zero investment: Nepal and the Gulf sultanate have agreed on a draft agreement that ensures all costs for jobs will be borne by the employer, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 05/05/2019)

Qatar labour pact review delayed due to ‘lounge fee’ confusion (ht 25/04/2019)

Government invites UAE, Oman for discussion on labour agreement (ht 22/04/2019), Nepal and UAE agree on zero investment jobs for Nepali workers: The latest labour agreement frees Nepali workers from any fees or cost while going to the Gulf country for employment, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/04/2019)

Nepali workers in Qatar struggle for jobs after being duped with lucrative pay and free visa promises: Agents, recruiting agencies, and employers lure workers promising  the freedom of working with companies of their choice, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 20/04/2019)

Search for lucrative jobs leaves 16 Nepalis stranded in Qatar for months: Nepal’s embassy in Doha says it has started the process to send them back home, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 14/04/2019)

Labour demand from Jordan halted for months: Nepali mission in Egypt stops demand letter verification over low salary, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 07/03/2019)

Officials leave for Oman and the UAE to discuss labour issues, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 27/01/2019)

Qatar approaches Nepal to build international airport in Nijgadh: Modality for the government-to-government undertaking has yet to be finalised, by Sangam Prasain (kp 14/01/2019)

Nepal seeks clarity before Qatar opens its service centre here, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/12/2018)

Qatar to establish visa, bio-metric health centre in Kathmandu (ht 07/11/2018)

Qatari team arrives to hold talks on labour pact (kp 05/11/2018)

President Bhandari pitches Nepal to Qatari investors, companies (kp 01/11/2018)

Govt to review labour agreement with Qatar, by Umesh Poudel (ht 31/10/2018)

Qatar offers ‘zero cost’ recruitment: To set up service  centre for Doha-bound Nepali workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 28/10/2018)

Nepal, Kuwait to discuss labor deal (rep 13/10/2018)

Nepal and UAE agree to revise labour pact (kp 28/09/2018)

Qatar World Cup workers unpaid for months: AI; ‘At least 34 male Nepali migrants returned home from Qatar penniless, overloaded with debt' (ht 27/09/2018)

Nepal proposes G2G deal with Qatar for sending workers (rep 19/09/2018)

Minimum wage for Saudi-bound workers set at 1,300 riyals (kp 17/09/2018)

16 migrant workers in Saudi Arabia running out of food stock (rep 16/09/2018)

AI lauds Qatar's partial abolition of exit permit for workers (rep 06/09/29018)

Nepali worker fell to his death in Qatar WC stadium: Contractor (ht 31/08/2018)

Stranded Nepali workers could rejoin jobs in Saudi (kp 27/08/2018)

Nepali workers’ GCC forums discuss key issues in Dubai (kp 25/08/2018)

Workers await Nepal-Qatar pact for safe, lucrative job, by Chandra Kumar Mandal and Prakash Chandra Timilsena (kp 18/08/2018)

UAE offers to help Nepal combat gold smuggling (ht 27/07/2018)

Nepal to rescue 38 workers stranded in Saudi Arabia (kp 22/07/2018), Stranded Nepali workers provided food in Saudi (rep 24/07/2018)

Minister discusses labour issues with Qatar envoy (kp 19/07/2018)

Qatar pardons 17 Nepali prisoners (kp 07/07/2018)

20 Nepalis in coma in GCC:  335 languish in foreign prisons n Minister Gyawali assures govt will help comatose workers (kp 28/06/2018)

UAE offers 3-month amnesty to illegal expatriates (kp 23/06/2018)

Migrant workers facing problems in returning home from Saudi Arabia (ht 06/06/2018)

Qatar hands death penalty to Nepali (kp 05/06/2018)

Hiring Nepali migrant workers: Qatar to adopt one-door system, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 04/06/2018)

Nepal and Oman mull labour pact, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 29/05/2018)

Nepalis in Qatar: Migrant workers live in a system of exclusion without any protection of human rights, by Anwar Alam (kp 10/05/2018)

Govt concerned about Nepalis in war-torn Syria (kp 16/04/2018)

UAE defers character certificate for job visa: Temporary suspension spares long queues for migrant workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 03/04/2018)

Govt presses for safety of Nepalis in Saudi (kp 27/03/2018)

Kin of migrant in Saudi appeals for his rescue, by Thakur Singh Tharu (kp 27/03/2018)

Qatar, beyond labour: At a time when the Qatari sovereign wealth fund is seeking investment opportunities around Asia, Nepal can be an attractive destination, by Prashanta Pradhan (kp 20/03/2018)

Jordan jobs: Work begins for sending Nepali domestic helps, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 17/03/2018)

Govt mulls signing labour pacts with Kuwait, UAE (ht 13/03/2018)

UAE Embassy selects two agencies to verify Nepali migrant worker certificate (kp 12/03/2018)

UAE’s character certificate rule a hassle for migrant workers, by Sujan Dhungana (ht 09/03/2018)

Nepal Embassy in Saudi Arabia rescues maid: Missing Shanta Pariyar reunites with her family after seven years (kp 09/03/2018)

Qatari investors keen in importing mineral water: Qatar mainly imports mineral-mixed bottled water from France and Italy (kp 08/03/2018)

11 stranded Nepali workers rescued from Oman (kp 07/03/2018)

Thousands of Nepalis accept Kuwait amnesty (kp 24/02/2018)

Labour Ministry announces vacancies for counsellors, attachés in 4 Gulf countries (kp 11/02/2018)

‘Good Conduct Certificate’  must for work visa in UAE (kp 08/02/2018)

Saudi, Oman decision to hit Nepali workers, by Sujan Dhungana (ht 03/02/2018)

Saudi job restriction rule to hurt Nepalis (kp 01/02/2018), Can Saudi Arabia dispense with expat workers? (kp 01/02/2018), Weight of migration: Saudi decision to restrict foreign employment workers could hit our economy, migrants hard (kp 02/02/2018)

Kuwait’s amnesty offer to reprieve hundreds of stranded Nepalis, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/01/2018), Govt to tell stranded Nepalis to accept Kuwait amnesty, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 29/01/2018), 20 more Nepali workers rescued from Kuwait (kp 30/01/2018)

Rs52 million compensation recovered for 31 migrants who died in Kuwait (kp 14/01/2018)

Marooned in Kuwait: Govt gears up to rescue 200 other workers: Officials say the government is also trying to waive off fines and recover unpaid wages of workers left in the lurch by Kharafi National (kp 30/12/2017)

Qatar top destination for Nepali migrants (ht 29/12/2017)

Nepali woman returns home from Iraq incapacitated, by Pradeep Menyangbo (kp 26/12/2017)

Kunwar returns with support of fellow migrants (kp 24/12/2017)

Bilateral labour agreement with Gulf nations soon: Mansur (ht 19/12/2017)

Stranded in Kuwait: Nepali mission initiates rescue of workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 05/12/2017), Government tells concerned agencies to expedite rescue (kp 07/12/2017), 20 stranded citizens to be sent home in first phase, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 09/12/2017), ‘21 stranded Nepalis to return home shortly’ (kp 15/12/2017), 20 stranded Nepalis to return home today, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 18/12/2017)

Family in agony as sole breadwinner languishing in Saudi prison, by Mahesh Kumar Das (rep 05/12/2017)

Qatar's basic wage rule ignores Nepal's stance, hurts workers, by Roshan Sedhai (rep 01/12/2017)

Stranded in Kuwait: With no money and job, migrants cry for help, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 28/11/2017), Efforts on to rescue Nepalis stranded in Kuwait’ (kp 01/12/2017)

Labour agreement with UAE soon (kp 25/11/2017)

Nepal to have Qatar service centre, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 24/11/2017)

Nepali migrants in Qatar: Poor treatment of workers goes on, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 23/11/2013)

Prez Bhandari hold talks with UAE crown prince in Abu Dhabi: The President lays stress on making the bilateral mechanism between  the two countries (kp 15/11/2017), President asks UAE authorities to reconsider Bam’s sentence (kp 17/11/2017)

Nepali woman dies in Kuwaitwhile trying to escape confinement (kp 09/11/2017)

Qatar’s migrant fund expected to support Nepali workers, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 04/11/2017)

Nepal-Jordan sign labour agreement (kp 19/10/2017), Joint panel to implement pact (kp 23/10/2017), Nepal, Jordan to form committee (ht 27/10/2017), BLA paves way for Nepali maids to work in Jordan (ht 03/11/2017)

Nearly 1,300 Nepalis lose job in Qatar (kp 16/10/2017)

Facilitate migrants: The government should be constantly informed about plights of nepali workers and ensure their safety in Qatar (ht 09/10/2017)

Nearly 50k Nepali workers set to miss Qatar training: The training is aimed at improving technical capabilities, enhancing job performance and increasing productivity and safety of migrant workers on construction sites, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 08/10/2017)

‘Unfree’ labour: Only a concerted global effort will destroy the extremely exploitative employment system in the Gulf, by Leila Antier (kp 06/10/2017)

Nepal, Oman establish bilateral consultation mechanism (ht 28/09/2017), PM Deuba tours historical palaces and forts in Oman (ht 28/09/2017)

Nepali worker in Qatar ‘sacked’ after speaking to UN team (kp 27/09/2017)

Nepali languishing in Saudi jail for four years, by Rudra Khadka (rep 12/09/2017)

Caught in the deadlock: The plight of Nepali migrant workers in Qatar exposes Nepal’s institutional deficiencies, by Marco Kuan Long Lam (kp 23/08/2017)

Human distress: Govt needs to do more to protect migrant workers in the Gulf region (kp 10/08/2017)

Nepal, Morocco sign MoU on cooperation (kp 04/08/2017), Nepal, Morocco to form consultation body (ht 04/08/2017)

Qatar ambassador briefs PM on latest situation (kp 20/07/2017)

12 stranded Nepali migrants return home (ht 18/07/2017)

15 Nepali migrant workers stranded in Qatar (13/07/2017)

Govt team off to Qatar (ht 08/0772017), Nepali migrants safe in Qatar: Study team (ht 14/07/2017)

Nepal in a fix as Gulf rivals seek support, by Anil Giri (kp 07/07/2017)

Govt planning to depute police attachés in Gulf (ht 02/07/2017)

Mahara’s concern over Nepalis in Qatar: Ambassador Hamar pledges security of the Nepalis working in Qatar and the companies operated by Qatari businessmen in other parts of the Gulf (kp 01/07/2017)

Gathering storm: If migrant workers lose their jobs, how will they repay their debt to recruiting agents? How will they even return home?, by Nishchal Nath Pandey (rep 26/06/2017)

Remittance inflow from Qatar likely to be adversely hit (ht 21/06/2017)

'Nepali workers won't be affected by Qatar diplomatic tension' (rep 21/06/2017)

Chaos in Qatar: Recent events in the Gulf should make us think of all eventualities and come up with effective contingency plans, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 20/06/2017)

Cause for concern for Nepalis in gas-rich nation, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 06/06/2017), Arab countries’ action may hit Nepali migrants (ht 06/06/2017), Doha bound: Nepal govt should be ready to help our migrant workers if Gulf crisis worsens (kp 07/06/2017), Nepalis in Qatar worried: The Saudi-led blockade of Qatar has fanned fear about the future among Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf region because of a lack of information, by Karma Dolma Gurung (nt 09/06/2017), Families ripped apart, freedom of expression under attack in Gulf: AI (rep 12/06/2017), Blockading Qatar (nt 16/06/2017)

Ambassador Dhakal submits copy of credentials to Omani Foreign Minister (ht 05/06/2017)

Cremated ‘dead’ man turns up alive from Gulf (rep 27/05/2017)

Migrant workers continue to face appalling treatment in Qatar (rep 20/05/2017)

Nepalis among migrant workers blocked from leaving Qatar (ht 30/03/2017)

UN sets Nov deadline for Qatar to end abuse of migrants: Warns of investigation if new labour reforms not implemented; Qatar is home to around half a million Nepalis, and the Arab state hired 129,038 workers from Nepal in 2015-16 to become the second largest recipient of Nepali migrants after Saudi Arabia in the region (kp 24/03/2017)

Saudi amnesty for undocumented workers: Around 40,000 Nepalis may benefit (rep 21/03/2017), Embassy urges illegal workers to make use of amnesty (rep 27/03/2017)

Nepali migrant workers stuck in Saudi Arabia: Are struggling to obtain ‘return permit’ from recruiters (kp 26/02/2017)

Home he returns, in a coffin, almost six years after death: Bam Bahadur Moktan died in a Saudi hospital on July 8, 2011, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 16/02/2017)

7 years in Jeddah jail: Ten Nepali migrant workers return home to ask: "Why did our government abandon us?", by Om Astha Rai (nt 03/02/2017)

2 Nepali women held in Lebanon on spying charge: According to Lebanon General Security Directorate, those caught for spying for Israel include two Lebanese and a Palestinian refugee (kp 27/01/2017)

PM leaves for UAE today to attend energy summit (kp 14/01/2017), Dahal urges investment in Nepal’s energy sector (kp 17/01/2017)

Nepal raises labour issues with Qatar (kp 12/01/2017)

15,000 migrants stranded due to row over medical fees: Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies says workers have not been able to apply for visa for almost a month (kp 11/01/2017)

Workers get jail, flogging over Saudi unpaid wage unrest (kp 04/01/2017)

Nepal, Qatar sign MOU activation plan (kp 19/12/2016)

Qatar labour reform: ‘Ending kafala barely scratches the surface’; Old wine in new bottle; laws do not protect migrant workers: Activists; Will make comments after studying new legislation: Nepali officials, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 14/12/2016)

Kin of unpaid workers in Saudi appeal for help (kp 13/11/2016)

Costly Saudi visa could hit Nepalis: Saudi Arabia has been the top destination for Nepalis, with 138,529 of them going to work there last fiscal year (kp 03/10/2016)

Looming crisis in Gulf dims prospects for Nepali economy (rep 28/09/2016)

Situation getting worse for Nepali migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, by Siromani Dhungana (rep 12/09/2016)

Around 20,000 Nepalis to benefit from Qatar’s amnesty programme: Doha gives 3 months starting Sept 1 to illegal residents to leave country (kp 26/08/2016))