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The Rastriya Swatantra Party has concluded that the Nepali Congress has been trying to invite political instability in the country.

A Parliamentary Party meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party held in Singha Durbar on Tuesday concluded that the Congress has been trying to invite political instability in the country by not allowing the House to function smoothly at the behest of someone else.

Although the party is clear that the parliamentary probe committee will not be formed in the cooperative scam, assistant spokesperson Manish Jha said that the party, however, will accept the all-party decision of the ruling coalition.

He said that the meeting discussed the preparations of the next session of the Parliament and budget.

Informing about the current political situation in the meeting, the Congress has been trying to bring conflict in the coalition.

During Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko’s one-day Nepal visit on Sunday, the two sides discussed pressing global and regional issues.

According to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese foreign minister and Nepal’s foreign minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha held a candid exchange of views on regional affairs, including the situation in East Asia and South Asia, and concurred on maintaining close communication between the two countries.

The two ministers also held a candid exchange of views on global issues, including strengthening of the functions of the UN, including the Security Council reform, the rule of law, and nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, the Japanese ministry stated in a press release.  Minister Yoko stated that the concept of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) is becoming ever more important amidst increasing uncertainty in the international community, and that Japan would like to further strengthen cooperation in the area of WPS in the future. In response, Minister Shrestha said Nepal would like to maintain cooperation on global issues, including WPS. 

Minister Yoko also conveyed the message to Nepali leaders that Japan would like to work together for the development of Nepal and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region through practical cooperation.

Enhancing people-to-people relationships was another issue that two sides discussed during the visit. Currently, over 170,000 Nepalis, including many exchange students, are living in Japan. The issue of sending more Nepali workers to Japan also figured in the meeting.

In the meeting with PM, Minister Kamikawa also stated that Nepal's sustainable development contributes to the stability of the region and that Japan would continue to cooperate in Nepal’s efforts for sustainable development through development cooperation such as the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project. 

The two ministers concurred on cooperating to further promote mutual understanding and friendly bilateral relations through the establishment of a preparatory committee in both countries to consider initiatives befitting the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, as well as the “Human Resources Development Scholarship Program” (JDS), a grant aid program for training young administrative officials. The two ministers also concurred on promoting people-to-people exchanges through Specified Skilled Workers and tourism.

Relatives of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian army met Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and urged him to take initiatives for the safe return of their family members.

During a meeting with the Prime Minister in Baluwatar today, they demanded that the government take initiatives for the rescue and safe return to the Nepalis serving in the Russian army.

In response, Prime Minister Dahal assured that he would take a high-level diplomatic initiative to bring Nepalis serving in the Russian army back home.

“The Prime Minister’s Office is committed to address your demands,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “The government has been constantly taking initiatives for the same. Initiatives have been taken through diplomatic note."

Saying that the government has been doing the needful to protect the lives of Nepali citizens, Prime Minister Dahal said that he is committed to address the demands of the families of the Nepalis working in the Russian army.

“High-level diplomatic initiatives will be made. It will also take the initiatives,” the Prime Minister said.

Mentioning that he had telephone conversations with the Nepalis who were on the battlefield, Prime Minister Dahal informed that he has been inquiring about their situation with the concerned persons through diplomatic channels.

Earlier, the families of the Nepalis serving in the Russian army had staged a demonstration in the Capital demanding the return of their loved ones from the war-torn country.

The Ashok Rai-led Janata Samajbadi Party, formed after the split of Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, has decided to continue its support to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government.

A Parliamentary Party meeting of the Janata Samajbadi Party held in Kathmandu on Monday under the headship of Chairman Rai decided to continue his party’s support to the Dahal-led government, JSP Deputy General Secretary and federal lawmaker Pradeep Yadav informed.

The party has decided to continue its support to the Dahal-led incumbent government, reads a statement issued by JSP General Secretary Istiyak Rai on Monday evening.

Earlier on Monday itself, the Rai-led JSP had acquired the party registration certificate from the Election Commission.

Earlier on Sunday, Rai along with seven lawmakers had filed an application at the Election Commission for the registration of a new party.

The new party led by Rai has seven lawmakers including Pradeep Yadav, Renu Yadav, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, Birendra Mahato, Ranju Kumari, Hasina Khan and Sushila Shrestha.