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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over the Saurya Airlines plane crash that occurred this morning at the Tribhuvan International Airport, killing 18 people on board.

The Prime Minister took to social media and said he is deeply saddened by the death of 18 people in the plane crash.

He urged all for patience at this hour of grief. 

The plane with the call sign 9N- AME skidded off the runway and fell into a ditch on the eastern side of the runway while taking off for Pokhara.

The incident took place at 11:11 am. 

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.