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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to address the meeting of the House of Representatives at 1 pm today. 

PM's media expert Ramsharan Bajgain stated that the PM would address the House about his recent foreign trip, achievements of the government and the contemporary issues.

Prime Minister Oli returned home on Friday after attending the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Turkmenistan.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need of promoting good governance as a mega campaign to address the national aspiration of 'prosperous Nepal, happy Nepali'.

During his address to a program organized to mark the 24th establishment day of the National Vigilance Center at the Singha Durbar today, the Prime Minister called for considering the directive principles of the Constitution and ensuring prompt services to the citizens by refraining from corruption and irregularities.

The head of the government asserted that the state mechanism should be equally vibrant in terms of promoting transparency in the state deliveries and guaranteeing the citizens' right to access such services. 

He said, "Corrupt people in positions are not going to win the people's hearts."

Referring to the United Nations' commitment that 'no one is left behind', he affirmed the government's dedication to ensuring a secure and dignified life for all citizens. He reiterated the need for promoting good governance and called for collective initiatives to eliminate all forms of backwardness, with the goal of transforming the country into a developed nation.

The PM expressed hope that the Center would play a proactive role in achieving its vision.

Government chief secretary, chiefs of the security agencies and government secretaries among others were present in the program.

The meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) are taking place today.

The HoR meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 pm.

In today's HoR meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to present the annual report of the National Dalit Commission, 2080/81 BS.

Likewise, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant is to table the Tilganga Eye University Bill, 2081 to send the bill to the concerned committee for clause-wise discussions. The Tilganga Eye University Bill originated in the National Assembly.

Similarly, the NA meeting is taking place at 1:15 this afternoon.

At the meeting, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey is scheduled to present the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill 2081.

Likewise, a condolence motion is scheduled to be tabled in the meetings of both Houses to express condolence in the demise of the Constituent Assembly (CA) member and former State Minister Khadga Bahadur Basyal.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to the youths on the occasion of the International Youth Day stating that this Day has inspired the youths for making them robust in social, economic, cultural and political sectors.

The PM has stated that the country's future was in the energy, creativity and dreams of youth. "Our positive thoughts, continued efforts and unified behaviors will fulfill our determination to make the nation prosperous," the PM stated in a Facebook post by sharing a message of best wishes on the International Youth Day.

The Day is marked in Nepal and across the globe today with the theme Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.

In Nepal, this Day has been marked since 2073 BS at the call of the National Youth Council. 

According to the UN, a resolution proclaiming August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted by the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1998. The recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the fifty-fourth session of the UN General Assembly in 1999.  The International Youth Day was first marked in 2000. 

The UN has stated that as development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. It added that youths bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With over 65 percent of SDG targets linked to local governance, youth engagement is not a luxury—it is a necessity, the UN stated.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government was determined to seek a permanent solution to the problem of irrigation in the Tarai.

Taking to social media, PM Oli expressed happiness over completion of 76.54 percent paddy plantation in eight districts of Madhes Province. He mentioned that the government is determined to find a permanent solution to irrigation by ending the dependency on rainwater in Tarai in the coming year.  

"I made an aerial inspection of the drought-hit zone in Tarai a few days ago. The government took special decision of relief and support in Tarai area, declaring Tarai-Madhes as drought-hit zone", the Prime Minister opined. 

PM Oli writes, "Activities for the installation of 500 deep-boring had been started for the time being. The construction of Sunkoshi-Marin diversion has been forwarded for a long-term solution. The rainfall also took place in Tarai-Madhes last week which has helped the paddy plantation. Total 76.54 percent paddy plantation has been completed in eight districts of Madhes Province. I hope that paddy will be planted in the remaining areas within a few days."

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called on President Ram Chandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas on Sunday.

During the meeting, they discussed the government's activities and contemporary political issues, the Prime Minister’s Office informed.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli briefed the President about his recent visit to Turkmenistan.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his best wishes to all Nepali citizens on the occasion of the Gaijatra festival.

Taking to the social media today, the Prime Minister expressed hope that families grieving the losses of loved ones will soon find relief from their sorrow. He also wished that those observing the festival through humor and satire would enjoy it in good spirits.

In his message, the Prime Minister wrote that the tradition of participating in the Gaijatra festival helps bereaved families heal psychologically. The festival symbolizes that death is a universal and inevitable part of life, he added.

The eight-day Gaijatra festival typically begins on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada) and concludes on Ashtami, according to the lunar calendar. It is primarily celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley and some other parts of the country to commemorate those who have passed away within the past year.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stated that Nepal has not made any mistakes regarding carbon emissions, but rather the country is simply bearing the consequences of others in terms of the impacts of climate change. 

“Our carbon emissions are negligible, yet we are hugely impacted by climate change, and Nepal is one of the major victims of this,” the Prime Minister said while addressing a side event entitled “Glacial Melt and Beyond: Unraveling the Climate Challenges Impacting LLDCs” of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries at Awaza in Turkmenistan on Thursday.

PM Oli said that as a Himalayan country, glacial melting was one of the major challenges of Nepal. 

He added that the Himalayas are not only a source of water, lives and livelihoods of billions of people downstream, it is our identity, national pride and our present and future. 

"Not only this,  the Himalayas and Oceans are interlinked, and they recharge each other. Himalayas are cooling centers of the planet earth. But, unfortunately, this is vanishing," the PM added. 

The issue of glacial melt is not just an environmental concern for countries like Nepal; it is a constant threat, striking at the heart of our development, security, and survival, according to the PM. 

Oli shared that Nepal has already been victims of devastation of glacial lake outburst floods. "Recently on July 8, on a clear day, glacial lake outburst caused catastrophic floods in the Lende River in Rasuwa district which swept away the connecting bridge between Nepal and China. The flood caused death tolls of about 20 people and damaged huge infrastructure," the PM shared.  

Such climate-induced disasters are occurring time and again and we are afraid that this may increase in the days to come, he added.  

On the occasion, the PM stated that our agriculture, hydropower, tourism, and biodiversity– all climate-sensitive sectors–are increasingly at risk.

"These threats extend beyond our national boundaries. What happens in our mountains has cascading effects across borders, regions, and generations," the PM viewed. 

The PM stated that under the current emissions trajectories, the Himalayan region may lose up to two-thirds of its glacier volume by the end of this century. 

Saying that the rivers born in the Himalayas—the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus and Mekong, among others, —are lifelines for billions, PM Oli mentioned that as glaciers recede, these river systems will dry up, threatening water availability, agriculture, and energy security.

"The melting of our glaciers is not simply a loss of ice—it is a loss of lives, livelihoods, heritage, and hope. The cry of the glaciers is not silent. It is loud, and urgent. It is a plea not just for action, but for justice."

The PM viewed, “we can save our Himalayas with concrete and concerted actions and the speed of glacial melting could be reduced through collection efforts.

PM Oli also shared with the world community that Nepal stands ready—to act, to partner, and to lead—so that the voices of the Himalayas do not fade beneath melting ice, but rises to inspire global climate justice.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said sustainable infrastructures, robust connectivity, and seamless transit are essential pillars of growth, resilience, and hope in the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). 

PM Oli said it while addressing a High-Level Thematic Roundtable on 'Building sustainable infrastructure, strengthening connectivity, and promoting the unfettered transit systems for landlocked developing countries' in Awaza, Turkmenistan, today.  

According to him, they are a lifeline. Indeed, they form the backbone of economic transformation, and they are essential for our competitiveness, according to him. 

"As we enter the next decade of action, let us renew our collective determination to connect LLDCs — physically, digitally and economically— to the global opportunities. Let us focus on infrastructure, connectivity, and transit as urgent imperatives for equity, inclusion, and shared progress," the PM said. 

The PM further viewed that our progress continues to be hindered by a lack of sea access, remoteness from global markets, high trade costs, delayed transit, limited connectivity, and fragile infrastructure. This is the best forum to discuss these challenges and its innovative solutions, reiterated.   

"To overcome these structural challenges and vulnerabilities, we must invest in integrated and climate-resilient infrastructure that connects regions. We must harness digital technologies to unlock new opportunities. We must create seamless transit systems that are reliable, efficient, and predictable. We need to simplify, harmonize and modernize customs procedures," the PM explained. 

According to him, it is time to deliver on the promise and build a future where no states are left behind.

Nepal's priority on seamless transit

On the occasion, the Head of the government took time to share Nepal's ambition of ‘Prosperous Nepal and Happy Nepali.

 In order to fulfill this aspiration, Nepal has prioritized sustainable infrastructure, improved connectivity, and seamless transit systems for durable and accelerated economic growth. 

He informed the world that Nepal is actively expanding and reinforcing cross-border linkages to ensure smooth and uninterrupted transit and trade. 

Nepal is committed to deepening partnership with its neighboring countries and beyond in the spirit of economic cooperation, regional integration and shared progress, the Prime Minister said.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Chairperson Jin Liqun paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday. 

They held a meeting on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) underway in Awaza of Turkmenistan. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has invited President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow to visit Nepal.

During a meeting held between the two leaders today on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC), Prime Minister Oli invited the President to visit Nepal next year.

Giving a brief response to media persons of both countries after the meeting, Prime Minister Oli said that discussions were held on issues including bilateral interests, cooperation and collaboration and further strengthening the relations between the two countries.

On the occasion, he praised the development achieved by Turkmenistan in a short period of time and also shared about Nepal being upgraded to a developing country by 2026.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Oli thanked President Berdimuhamedov for the grand hosting of the UN conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in the city of Awaza. 

Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to meet with heads of state and government of other countries later today.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and leader of the Nepali Delegation to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), has said LLDCs face a complex web of challenges for trade potentials.

Lack of direct access to the seas, high transit costs, poor infrastructure, long and uncertain transit routes, limited market access, over-reliance on a narrow range of primary commodities, vulnerability to global shocks, climate change-induced disasters are among those challenges that resulted in underdeveloped and vulnerable economies of these countries. 

The Prime Minister said this while chairing the High-Level Thematic Roundtable 2: Seizing the Transformative Potential of Trade, Trade Facilitation, and Regional Integration for Landlocked Developing Countries held today under the Conference in Awaza of Turkmenistan.  

"In this interconnected and interdependent world- trade is a powerful engine of economic growth. It can significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of LLDCs, like others. But, despite their huge trade potential, LLDCs account for just over one percent of global trade in goods.  And this imbalance stems not from a lack of ambition or effort, but from structural barriers," he said in his opening remarks. 

In this context, the Awaza Programme of Action for LLDCs has come with concrete measures for turning landlocked countries into land-linked ones by building infrastructures, investing in smart trade corridors, developing transport and logistics industries, digitalizing trade and customs processes, promoting trade of ICT products and services, deepening regional integration and fostering meaningful partnerships, he apprised the meeting. 

He advised that with sincere implementation of these measures, LLDCs can harness their trade potentials for inclusive and sustainable development. "For this, we need to strengthen cooperation and partnership at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels." 

He stressed that “we must deliver on the promise to double the share of LLDCs in global trade, expand their service exports, and foster more diversified and resilient economies. "We need to implement this Program of Action to bring prosperity to more than 570 million people living in LLDCs." 

He further stressed that "trade and transit rights of the LLDCs are a moral responsibility of all" and they need greater solidarity, enhanced financial and technological support, as well as fair and equitable trade opportunities.

Echoing the urgent need for collective push for fairer trade terms and transit regimes is urgent, he stressed that "LLDCs must not be left behind in the global trading system."

He reminded the gathering that the Sevilla Commitment, adopted in June this year, also acknowledges the LLDC Programme of action and expresses a strong commitment to its full and effective implementation. 

He added that, in this context, the roundtable serves as an important reminder for urgent actions, calling for renewed commitment and global solidarity.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that geography must no longer determine destiny. 

"With strengthened partnerships, smart investments and unwavering collective will, we can overcome limitations of 'landlockedness' and ensure economic prosperity to our people," PM Oli said while addressing the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Turkmenistan on Tuesday.

He informed that Nepal firmly believes that regional solidarity and global cooperation are vital to bridging the development divide. "We are confident that, with the continued support of our neighbours, India and China, and the broader international community, we can transform the barriers of 'landlockedness' into gateways of opportunity," PM Oli underscored. 

“As a committed member of the LLDC family, Nepal stands ready to work with all of you, not only as a beneficiary of change, but also as a partner in shaping it,” PM Oli said.

Togetherness for driving progress 

He called for togetherness to drive progress for a future interlocked by connectivity, powered by innovation and defined by resilience, inclusion and shared prosperity.

PM Oli, however, said the LLDCs continue to face persistent structural barriers: geographical isolation, dependency on transit countries, inadequate transport networks and limited integration into regional and global markets.

These challenges are even more acute for half of the LLDCs that are also LDCs. Their very geography of 'landlockedness' continues to hinder their development. He reminded that despite two decades of journey from Almaty to Vienna Program of Action, LLDCs still grapple with infrastructure and connectivity deficits, high trade and transit costs, limited diversification and little value addition, heavy reliance on primary commodity exports, low levels of private investment, and growing vulnerability to climate change and disasters. These barriers pose severe impediments to their economic growth and development, the PM argued.

LLDCs need unlocking potential

"LLDCs are not just defined by their inherent geographical constraints. They are also defined by their potential. These countries are rich in untapped natural endowments, offering many investment opportunities. They are home to youthful and innovative populations. They are increasingly engaging in the digital economy," he PM lauded, underlining the urgency to unlock such potential.

According to him, the Awaza Programme of Action offers a renewed opportunity to address these long-standing bottlenecks and seize new pathways toward inclusive and resilient growth. But we must be clear: ambition without action will not suffice, he exhorted, highlighting the need for stronger political will, renewed and strengthened global partnership that leaves no country behind, and coordinated actions at all levels. 

The Awaza PoA outlines five clear priorities under the theme of “Driving Progress through Partnership”: Structural transformation and STI; trade facilitation and regional integration; transit, transport and connectivity; climate resilience and adaptation; and means of implementation, the PM shared.

"With the right policies, strong solidarity and support, LLDCs can transition: from landlocked to land-linked, from transit-dependent to trade-competitive, and from climate-vulnerable to climate-resilient countries," PM Oli said.

In his opinion, science, technology and innovation, especially digital technologies, hold immense promise to overcome the physical limitations of LLDCs. This Conference is a call to collective resolve. It is a pathway to equity, inclusion and shared opportunity.

PM Oli underlined, "Invest in smart, sustainable, and climate-resilient infrastructure; deepen regional and subregional cooperation; harness the opportunities offered by technology to advance and accelerate development; and drive progress through inclusive global partnerships with shared responsibility."

He sought renewed commitment to convert the Awaza Programme of Action into tangible and measurable progress, for more than 570 million people who live in the LLDCs.

Awaza Programme of Action blueprint for decade

He shared that Nepal welcomed the Awaza Programme of Action as a visionary and actionable blueprint for the decade ahead. Its priorities strongly resonate with Nepal’s national goals, including our national aspiration of a “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.” 

Irrespective of being a landlocked LDC graduating next year, Nepal continues to face high transport costs, limited regional integration, and inadequate infrastructure, according to him.

Our vision is to transform Nepal from a landlocked country to a land-linked country.

The Head of the Government also informed about Nepal's investment priority like expanding highways and railways, cross-border trade routes, digital corridors, and green energy partnerships.

"We are working closely with our neighbours, India and China, to enhance connectivity and integration across multiple domains. We are also committed to aligning our efforts with regional and international initiatives to ensure that LLDC-specific vulnerabilities are addressed in broader development frameworks," he explained during the address.

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) began in Turkmenistan today. 

Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, and Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General welcomed the heads of the nations and the heads of the governments to the Conference venue at the Awaza-based Sports Complex. 

In his address to an inaugural session, the UN Secretary General stressed the need for collective efforts with essential support and coordination to increase the LLDCs' access to international competitive markets and to address challenges they are facing. 

The President of the host nation, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, stressed the need for South-South cooperation to address economic and social challenges being faced by landlocked developing countries. He also pressed the need for active engagement of parliamentary forums, youth, and civil society networks to address these challenges.

Similarly, the President of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, also addressed the opening session.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to address the Conference as the Chair of the Global Coordination Bureau of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and in national capacity today, itself. 

The Prime Minister will also co-chair a high-level roundtable of the Conference and address other events.

Besides, the Prime Minister will meet heads of delegations from various countries and other high-level dignitaries of the UN and other international organizations on the margins of the Conference.   

Prime Minister Oli arrived here on August 4, leading a Nepali delegation.

.The Prime Minister is accompanied by his spouse  Radhika Shakya, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister  Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Member of the Federal Parliament, Surya Bahadur Thapa Kshetree, Prime Minister's private doctor Prof Dr Dibya Singh Shah, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai  and other high-ranking government officials. 

The Prime Minister is scheduled to return home on August 8.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reached Dubai as a stopover flight to Turkmenistan to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

The PM is visiting Turkmenistan to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries which is scheduled to take place in the City of Awaza on August 5-8.

The PM landed at Dubai International Airport at 3 am local time.

Nepal’s Ambassador to UAE Tej Bahadur Chhetri and other officials welcomed the PM in Dubai.

The Nepali delegation left Kathmandu for Dubai at 11:55 last night by a flight of FlyDubai.

PM Oli is visiting Turkmenistan at the official invitation of President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Turkmenistan on August 3 leading a Nepali delegation to the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. 

The Conference is being held from August 5 to 8 in Awaza, Turkmenistan.

Prime Minister Oli is visiting Turkmenistan to attend the Conference at the invitation of Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, and Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.

PM Oli is scheduled to address the Conference as the Chair of the Global Coordination Bureau of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and in national capacity, according to the Ministry.

Likewise, the Prime Minister will also co-chair a high-level roundtable of the Conference and address other events.

Besides, the Prime Minister will meet heads of delegations from various countries and other high-level dignitaries of the UN and other international organizations on the margins of the Conference, the Ministry shared. 

PM Oli will be accompanied by his spouse Radhika Shakya, Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Member of the Federal Parliament Surya Bahadur Thapa Kshetree and other high-ranking government officials during the visit.

The Ministry shared that the PM will return to Nepal on August 8.