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The Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to sit for talks with other political parties in view of the election of the Vice-Chairperson of the National Assembly (NA). A meeting of the Executive Committee of the NC held today agreed to hold discussions and consultations with the parties in the opposition alliance and others in the ruling alliance as well in regard with the election, according to NC Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak. The meeting that took place at Deuba’s Dhumbarahi-based residence decided to hold talks with the parties in the opposition alliance: the CPN (Unified Socialist), Loktantrik Samajbadi Party and the Rastriya Janamorcha. The election of the Vice-Chair of the upper house has been scheduled for February 6. The NC is holding its Parliamentary Party meeting at 1:00 pm on February 9 at the Lhotse Hall of the Parliament building in New Baneshwor. In addition to this, the party is internally preparing for the election of the President scheduled for March 9.  

Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Elisabeth von Capeller called on Foreign Minister Dr Bimala Rai Paudyal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. During the meeting, the duo discussed matters of bilateral cooperation including the activities under Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli held a meeting Wednesday. During the meeting that took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar this morning, the two exchanged views on contemporary political issues and the elections of the President and the Vice-President scheduled for March 9 and 17, respectively. Meanwhile, Province 1 Chief Minister Hikmat Bahadur Karki called on the Prime Minister today itself. On the occasion, they congratulated each other on the elections on their respective positions, exchanging views on making the delivery of the province government further effective.  

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Kathmandu, Nepal in early February. While there, Administrator Power will meet with civil society leaders, community groups, students, businesses, and government officials to discuss Nepal’s efforts and achievements in becoming a more democratic, prosperous, inclusive, and resilient country. Administrator Power will underscore the United States’ enduring, more than 75-year partnership with the government and people of Nepal. She will highlight USAID’s commitment to increasing our engagement with Nepal and its new government. Administrator Power will announce new efforts to build momentum to strengthen democratic gains in federalism, social inclusion, civil society, and media freedom.