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Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov congratulated Nepal’s newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal on assuming the office of the Foreign Minister of Nepal.

In a message addressed to Minister Khanal, Minister Lavrov conveyed his warm congratulations on the occasion of his appointment as the Foreign Minister of the Government of Nepal.

Highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries, Lavrov noted that Russia and Nepal have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations. 

He expressed his expectation of close cooperation to further strengthen bilateral relations and promote cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of both nations.

The Russian Foreign Minister also wished Minister Khanal good health and success in carrying out his responsibilities.

U.S. President Donald Trump told the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but he declined to offer a concrete timeline for winding down the conflict, Reuters reported. 

Facing a war-wary American public, sliding approval ratings and pressure from some allies to outline his war aims in ​more precise and consistent terms, Trump said the U.S. had destroyed Iran's navy and air force, and crippled ​its ballistic missile and nuclear programs.

He added that the U.S. would continue to hit targets in ⁠the Islamic Republic over the next two to three weeks, and assured viewers that the U.S. would finish the ​job "very fast."

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is nearing completion of its main strategic objectives in the ​war, President Donald Trump said in a prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday, Reuters reported. 

Addressing a war-weary U.S. public, Trump said his military had delivered "swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield," during 32 days of military strikes and that Iran was no longer a security threat.

"I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly," Trump said in a nationally televised address.

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal Fahd Mohammad A. Manikhr paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav today.

During a meeting held at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today, matters relating to bilateral interest between the two countries were discussed. 

On the occasion, Ambassador Manikhr said that Saudi Arabia is willing to cooperate in various fields for the development of Nepal. 

He expressed his commitment to further strengthen Nepal-Saudi relations during his tenure.