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Ambassador of Egypt to Nepal, Noha Elgebaly said Egypt would extend all possible support to Nepal in attaining its goal of upgrading to a developing country in November 2026.

Addressing a reception hosted on Tuesday evening with Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav as the chief guest on the occasion of the National Day of Egypt, the Ambassador said that Egypt would help Nepal smoothly transition to the status of a developing country.

Saying that Egypt wants Nepal's socio-economic progress and political stability, she said Egypt and Nepal have been collaborating on the issues of shared concerns in multilateral forums, including the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G-77 and the United Nations.

Noting Egypt and Nepal share partnership on issues of mutual interest, including climate change, Ambassador Elgebaly said NAM's founding member Nepal is a close friend of Egypt.

The bilateral relations have been further strengthened since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nepal in 1957, she said, adding the Pyramids of Egypt and the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) of Nepal have become the attractions for tourists from all over the world.

Egypt, the first country to establish diplomatic relations with Nepal, has offered opportunities to 300 Nepali students for higher studies, she said she was committed to increasing the scholarship quota in the future.

The Ambassador also informed that the consultative mechanism between the two countries would soon take a decision in this regard.

She further said the two countries still have a lot to do in the areas of economic partnership, investment and trade. The 1962 Revolution had turned to be the driver of Egypt's development, Ambassador Elgebaly said the National Day had inspired the people of her country to move forward on the path of continuous development while maintaining the glorious history.

Heads and officials of diplomatic missions, high-ranking officials of the government, entrepreneurs and senior media persons were present on the occasion.  

Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr Danielle Meuwly Monteleone, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba at the latter's office in Singha Durbar today.

Various matters relating to Nepal-Switzerland relations and cooperation were discussed in the meeting, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Also today, Non-Resident Ambassador of Canada to Nepal, Cameron Mackay, paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Dr Deuba.

On the occasion, the Foreign Minister thanked the Ambassador for his efforts in further strengthening Nepal-Canada relations.

Bahadur Singh Lama has been appointed as the chief minister of Bagmati Province.

Bagmati Province Chief Yadav Chandra Sharma appointed Lama as the chief minister as per Article 168 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.

Earlier this afternoon, he had staked claim for the post of chief minister with the support of the CPN-UML.

Out of 12 ministries in the Bagmati Province, Nepali Congress has got seven ministries including the chief minister.

The newly appointed chief minister and ministers will be administered the oath of office and secrecy at 11 am on Wednesday.

Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has expressed commitment to extend support in formulation of Acts and laws related to immigration.

After inspecting the Department of Immigration today, Home Minister Lekhak directed the Department to submit acts, rules, procedure and regulations at the Home Ministry within a month.

He also instructed the Department to forward the process for the establishment of immigration offices at Tinkar of Darchula and Korala of Mustang.

Saying allegations of involvement of immigration staff in human trafficking activities be untrue, the Home Minister warned of taking stern action if found guilty.

He further said that human trafficking is on the rise and directed the immigration officials to act cautiously.

Minister Lekhak asked concerned employees to behave well with all passengers.

Laying emphasis on the need of operating immigration offices in full-capacity, Home Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal mentioned the Department should carry out activities coordinating with all government bodies.

He pointed out the need for collaboration and coordination among the Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry and the line offices.

Similarly, Director General of the Department, Kosh Hari Niraula said performance as per the Immigration Act, 2049, Immigration Regulations, 2059 and Immigration Procedure, 2065 was challenging in the changed context.