Nepal keeps protesting over Lipulekh. India and China keep ignoring it
Despite a decade of diplomatic notes, the two unyielding neighbours have kept returning the territorial dispute to square one.
Anil Giri
Nepal-India meet takes up measures to minimise flood hazard from Koshi, Gandak projects
The Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works.
Nepal wants heavy-lift aircraft from US, instead of six choppers offered in grant
Instead of rotary-wing craft, Kathmandu will request for aerial cranes or heavy-lift helicopters.
US, China push competing priorities in Kathmandu
As Samir Kapur raises Tibetan refugee issues, Cao Jing warns against US State Partnership Program, Starlink, and Nepal’s participation in a May 27 Dharamshala event.
Government calls Nepal a ‘buffer state’. Foreign policy experts disagree
The label used in a draft government paper raises questions about its relevance in the current geopolitical context.
Nepali government unveils 18-point national commitment draft
The draft is prepared from parties’ election pledges as part of implementing the government’s 100-point governance plan.
China presses Nepal to keep distance from Tibetan and Taiwanese activities
Chinese ambassador warns home minister against government participation in the upcoming Tibetan leadership ceremony; says Beijing has noted pro-Taiwan activity in Kathmandu.
Nepal’s position on China won’t change, foreign minister assures envoy
Ambassador Zhang also assures Beijing’s full support to new government, appreciates consistent stance.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah resets Nepal’s diplomatic posture in a single day
In a break from years of ad hoc diplomacy, Shah met 17 ambassadors jointly and briefed ministers on protocol, signalling a more deliberate, state-led foreign policy.
6,000 Nepalis in Gulf apply to return home
82,100 Nepalis have registered on the foreign ministry portal, but lately fewer are reporting unsafe conditions, say officials.