Nepal has instructed federal, provincial and local bodies to complete FY 2082/83 annual employee performance appraisals under the applicable civil-service or provincial laws, with separate evaluation arrangements for adjusted and deputed employees.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says his India visit strengthened bilateral cooperation, resulting in new initiatives on cross-border payments, reconstruction projects and digital infrastructure.
Nepal has called for deeper regional connectivity, tourism promotion, youth engagement and stronger people-to-people ties as BIMSTEC marks its 29th anniversary.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will visit India from June 5–7 to discuss trade, investment, connectivity, energy and bilateral cooperation with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Nepal’s Foreign Ministry says the Prime Minister’s Parliament remarks referred to technical issues of Dasgaja encroachment and cross-border occupation, not a change in Nepal’s position on border disputes.
Nepal and Switzerland reviewed 70 years of diplomatic relations and agreed to deepen cooperation in development, governance, climate, hydropower, tourism and IT.