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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that there was no alternative to the federal democratic republic system in the country. 

Addressing a special ceremony organised at Tundikhel on the occasion of Republic Day 2082, Prime Minister  Oli shared that the republic does not belong to any one party and its true owner is the people as well as a  democratic republic system of governance 'of the people, by the people and for the people.'

According to this principle, citizens themselves choose their representatives from the ward level to the President and they can change their representatives, added PM Oli, stating that therefore, the responsibility for good or bad also lies in our hands.

He mentioned that the country has seen far greater progress in schools, communications and infrastructures in just 17 years of its establishment than in 250 years of the lavish monarchy, stressing the need that all should be united to build and strengthen the republic.

"The debate in our society is not about whether autocracy or the republic is better. There may still be many areas where those of us in formal and informal positions of power must improve our conduct and behavior. The challenges of poverty, unemployment and corruption facing the nation cannot be overcome by seeking an authoritarian ruler wearing a crown. Rather, in a democratic system, the solution lies in honestly electing strong political leaders who can face and address these issues. History bears witness; the monarchy ruled over the people; it did not serve them. The shift from rule to service began with the republic- it is not yet complete."

PM Oli argued, "Good governance, transparency and accountability are the backbone of a republican system. We are committed to strengthening them and dedicated to fulfilling our national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.'

"Republic is not something we were given, it's something we achieved through the sacrifices and dedication of thousands of people. Today the people themselves cote inclusively, electing at least 36,057 representatives from various castes, ethnicities and communities--from ward members to the president of the country", he mentioned

Prime Minister Oli stated, "When rights are matched with responsibilities, only then the republic can steer our beautiful country towards development, prosperity and good governance."

He questioned, "Where were our development indicators before the republic and where are they now? Let us reflect: Where was our Human Development Index before the republic? Where is it now? How any schools and hospitals existed during the 250 years of monarchy and how many kilometers of roads existed then and how many now? How many people had access to clean drinking water and electricity and how many have it today? Where was the standard of living of the people then and where is it now?"

He shared that all these achievements were possible from democratic republic.

Prime Minister Oli further said, "Today is a special day for us. It marks the historic date--Jestha 15, 2065- when after years of struggle with the sacrifices of thousands of brothers and sisters, and our collective tireless efforts, Nepal became a democratic republic. In remembrance of that historic day, today we are celebrating Republic Day."

He mentioned that we all people dismantled the autocratic system ruled by the commands of the crown and established a system where the country is governed by the decisions made from the hearts of the people, adding this historic milestone achieved by our society is something we must never forget and we never will.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Republic Day. 

"Today is the day when the people created their history by abolishing the repressive regime of the Royals; when the nation's interests took the centre stage; when the citizens' dignity was reinstated by breaking the pride and priggish of the throne and when the peoples' seven-decade-long struggle and sacrifice was materialized earn the republican system", the PM wrote on Facebook. 

"On the auspicious occasion of Republic Day, I sincerely wish all Nepali brothers and sisters residing in the country and abroad, Jaya Jaya Jaya Nepal!"  

Today, the 18th Republic Day is being celebrated across the country with various programs.. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar on Wednesday, matters of strengthening bilateral interests, mutual relations and multifaceted collaboration were discussed, while recognising that there is immense potential for cooperation in the sectors of agriculture, tourism, education and investment.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli briefed that the incumbent government had given priority to stability, development, good governance, social justice and social transformation along with the national ambition of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'.   

Similarly, the visiting Deputy Prime Minister Peters stressed the need of boosting the collaboration between the two countries even in the international forums for Nepal's development and prosperity. 

High-ranking officials of the Foreign Ministry were also present in the meeting.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today laid a foundation stone for a new building to be constructed for trauma and emergency services of the Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavrepalanchowk.

The facility is going to be constructed on the financial support of the Japan Government. The government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had signed an agreement in this regard.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister stated that development is a gradual process, requiring integrity and continuous effort to turn dreams of transformation into reality. "Those who envisioned an advanced healthcare facility here many years ago have contributed to making it a reality today," he said.

He also praised the local community for contributing land for the hospital’s construction and expressed hope that the hospital would leave no stone unturned in delivering quality services to those in need.

As per the latest agreement reached between the two sides on May 16, the Government of Japan will provide an additional grant of 3.02 billion yen for the improvement project of the Trauma and Emergency Centre (internal grant), according to the hospital.  The agreement for the grant assistance was signed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ikuina Akiko.

Although a grant agreement of 3.02 billion yen had already been signed between the two sides in 2023 for the implementation of the project, the additional grant was ensured as the initial budget had been insufficient to implement the project due to price rise and other financial issues.

As per the agreement, Japan shall bear 60% of the cost for the building and 40% for all sorts of medical devices. The facility will have a five-story building with three levels of basements, a parking lot, ICUs, three operation theaters, HDUs, laboratories, a pharmacy, waste management, and all other necessary service mechanisms.

Health and Population Minister Pradip Paudel was also present on the occasion.

The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has submitted its annual report for fiscal year 2023/24 to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

NVC Secretary Saraju Kumar Baidya presented the report to the Prime Minister at a program organised at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar today.

On the occasion, PM Oli directed the NVC to carry out its works in an effective manner as the present government has been formed with the mission of accomplishing good governance and development.

He emphasised that since the NVC is under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, it needs to be more active in terms of regular reporting and following directions, stating that corruption is an obstacle to development and good governance, and that all concerned parties must sincerely fulfill their assigned responsibilities to control it.

The report mentions that the NVC has been working on regulation and monitoring, including surprise inspections, to make the service delivery from public bodies effective in order to eradicate corruption and maintain good governance according to the objectives of the 16th plan.

If any irregularities are found during the monitoring process, the NVC writes to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority for action.

High officials, including the Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, Eak Narayan Aryal, were present on the occasion.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged tourism authorities to ensure warm hospitality to tourists visiting Nepal, while avoiding legal and administrative hassles.

At the National Tourism Dialogue organised by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation at Singha Durbar today, he directed for comprehensive reforms to remove obstacles, if any, and advance the pace of tourism infrastructure development.

Unnecessary hassles for visitors at the immigration, loss of luggage and harassing tourists entering through the land border checkpoints should be put to an end. "Let us take tourism ahead as a basis for prosperity without any shortcomings in the facilitation work required from the concerned authorities," the Prime Minister said.

Referring to the EU ban imposed on Nepali aviation service providers, the Prime Minister also directed the concerned authorities to work to address the terms and conditions and to fulfill other criteria towards that end, including by dividing the aviation regulation authority into licensing and regulatory agencies.

The dialogue emphasised the need for timely construction of major highways and roads including Kathmandu-Muglin-Pokhara, Butwal-Palpa-Pokhara, Kathmandu-Dhulikhel, ease of entry of tourists through border checkpoints, direct air connectivity to European countries, branding Nepal on the world stage, formulation of a master plan for tourism promotion, restructuring of Nepal Airlines Corporation, implementation of conclusions of the Sagarmatha Dialogue, quality investment, human resource management, ease of tax and currency exchange, cleaning of the Himalayas, expansion of digital efficiency and increased inter-agency coordination.

The event was attended by the concerned federal ministers, ministers in charge of tourism of the provincial governments, high-ranking officials, and representatives of the private sector. An action plan prepared on the basis of suggestions received from the private sector regarding the existing problems in the tourism sector and solutions was presented for deliberations at the dialogue.

Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that the elected ward chairpersons at the local level should strengthen their close relationships with the public and the party to work towards development and good governance.

Inaugurating the Bagmati province-level training program for the Ward Chairpersons elected from the CPN-UML in Lalitpur today, the party Chair Oli urged elected local body heads and deputy heads to work in coordination along with other political parties to win the trust of the general public by providing quick and easy services as well as maintaining development and good governance.

"You have been elected from the party to the position of responsibility. After winning the election, one should not cut off contact with the party as if cutting the thread of a kite. It is not acceptable to say, I won, I have no further concern. Another election will also come. Therefore, you should now actively serve the country and the people by following the party's policies and directives,” said PM Oli.

Stating that the UML is a party that is formed for establishing a true people's democracy and it is a party that steadfastly works in favor of the country's independence and territorial indivisibility, he described the CPN-UML as the country's 'protagonist party'.

"Some so-called leftists conspired against the UML, saying that they will make the UML bite the dust to the point it would be impossible to find them even by shining torchlight, but we have shattered those conspiracies and moved forward," he asserted on the occasion.

Prime Minister Oli commented that after they united the party to form the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which had nearly two-thirds majority in Parliament, they (the so-called communists) had tried to stop the campaign of the UML to develop the country by committing the crime of division in the party. He stated that the attack on UML by both domestic and foreign forces to prevent the country's development is an attack against the nation itself.

Although there is no basis for the monarchy's return, Prime Minister Oli urged the party leaders and cadres not to let the morale of the UML fall while the reactionary elements are trying to raise their heads, emphasizing the need to dispel the illusion spread by those who shamelessly wish for the people to become 'serfs'.

PM Oli stated that currently, the corrupt and the cooperatives fraudsters are spreading confusion among the public by raising voices such as 'Oppose corruption and give justice to cooperatives victims'.

A total of 359 ward chairpersons elected from the CPN-UML from Bagmati Province are participating in this two-day training program.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the country's economy is moving towards a positive direction. 

Taking to his social media account, Prime Minister Oli noted that exports have increased by 73 percent compared to last year over the past 10 months, indicating that the economy is on a positive path. 

"In the past 10 months, exports have risen by 73 percent compared to last year. During this period, exports amounted to Rs 218 billion. The economy is moving in a positive direction," Prime Minister Oli mentioned.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to respond to the queries of lawmakers in the Parliament today.

The Federal Parliament Secretariat said that the Parliament meeting has been summoned for 11 am.

General Secretary of Federal Parliament Secretariat Padhma Prasad Pandey said that Infrastructure Development Committee Chair Dipak Bahadur Singh is also expected to table the Infrastructure Development Committee Annual Report, 2081 in the House.  

Likewise, Minister for Land Management and Poverty Alleviation Balaram Adhikari would table a proposal seeking considerations on "bill to amend certain Nepal Acts relating to land, 2082".

European Union delegates paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday.

This is the first time in Nepal that such a number of EU delegates including Veronique Lorenzo, the EU ambassador to Nepal, have been in Kathmandu.

They arrived here to take part in the three-day first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad held in Kathmandu on May 16-18. 

During the meeting, discussions between the two sides centered on the Nepal-EU diplomatic ties for 51 years, and the significance of EU cooperation for Nepal's stability, economic development and good governance. 

On the occasion, the Prime Minister apprised the delegates that Nepal has now picked up pace in the areas of economic development and good governance following its transitions from the armed conflict, peaceful people's movement, peace talks and the promulgation of the constitution from the Constituent Assembly.

Stating that two major political parties in Nepal - the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress (NC) - formed the incumbent coalition government with commitments to advancing economic development and good governance, the Prime Minister urged the EU delegation to invest in Nepal for its prosperity and job creations.

Citing that there is no possibility to recede from the federal democratic republic system, an outcome of people's struggle, he said, "Stability and prosperity is the onward destination of Nepal."

The PM said that "Friendship with all, animosity with none" reflects Nepal's foreign policy, emphasising its close relations with both India and China, as well as maintaining friendly ties with all other nations.

He expressed gratitude to the delegation members for attending the Sagarmatha Sambaad with the greater realisation of its theme and objectives.

The event was themed - "Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity."

The Prime Minister seized the opportunity to announce that there would be no further delay in resolving the issues of transitional justice, as the relevant laws have already been enacted and two commissions have been formed in consultation with the concerned stakeholders.

The EU ambassadors pledged their continued support to Nepal in areas such as education, infrastructure, health, energy, information technology, and climate change, while collaborating with the country on its socio-economic development efforts.

Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister, Bishnu Prasad Rimal, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present in the program.

Visiting Executive Director of the United Nations Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage  Ibrahima Cheikh Diong  paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister thanked him for taking part in the first edition of the Sagarmatha Dialogue. "In absence of the protection of mountains and environment, the entire human life will be insecure," he said, adding that this should be the matter of global concern. 

Expressing his concern over 'intention' demonstrated by some of the rich countries to step back from the Paris Agreement, the Prime Minister said the protection of Sagarmatha, the pride of Nepal, and the mountains should be the concern of the globe including Nepal.  

The executive director congratulated Nepal on the successful conclusion of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, promising to give priority to Nepal while allocating funds. 

The Fund aiming to support the developing countries bearing the brunt of climate change followed the decision of the COP-27.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed over the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC-3) to the representative of the President of Azerbaijan and President of COP29, Mukhtar Babayev, in order to disseminate a positive message in Sagarmatha Sambaad.  

 At an inaugural session of the most awaited Sagarmatha Sambaad, Prime Minister Oli officially unveiled NDC-3 and handed it over to Babayev.

The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday had endorsed the NDC draft prepared by the Ministry of Forests and Environment based on the Paris Agreement under the COP-21 of the party country of United Nations Framework related to Climate Change. 

Nepal prepared the NDC in accordance with goals set in the Paris Agreement which has the provision that all party countries have to submit their NDC in every five years. Nepal had submitted its first NDC in 2016 and second in 2020. It had approved the NDC-3 with a goal of submitting it by 2025. 

Nepal has prepared the draft incorporating sustainable goals, mobilization of domestic and international financial sources and climate implementation plan up to local levels covering the period up to 2035.

Honourable Ministers,
Esteemed Guests,
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning and Namaste!

It is both a deep honour and a heartfelt privilege to welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad.

This is Nepal’s global dialogue initiative—
A platform for thoughtful reflection,
For principled engagement,
And for addressing the most urgent challenges of our time.

Today, the line between local and global has all but vanished.
What happens in one corner of the world echoes across the rest.

The fire that rage in one land darkens the skies of others
The melting of distant glaciers shifts the rains, floods the fields, and parches the plains far away.

The decisions of a few can shape the destiny of many.

It is within this deeply interconnected reality that the Sagarmatha Sambaad was born—

A space for honest dialogue.
For shared wisdom.
For collective action.

We have named it after Sagarmatha—the highest point on Earth.
And we hope this Sambaad— our dialogue— will rise just as high.

High in moral clarity.
Bold in intellectual courage.
Steady in our shared vision for a better world.

Today, the world stands before towering, metaphorical mountains.
Challenges loom—vast and urgent.

The recovery from the pandemic is still fragile.
The climate crisis is speeding up.
In many corners of the world, peace feels more distant than ever.

Trust in global institutions is weakening.
Inequalities—within countries and across borders—are growing deeper.
Multilateralism, once a guiding light, now sways under heavy storms.

And yet—
Amidst this uncertainty, we hold on to a simple, powerful belief:
The power of dialogue.

Nepal is not just a piece of geography.
It is a sacred land—where wisdom breathes through every stone and stream.
Here, the spirit of awakening was born.

This is the land of Lord Buddha.
From this soil, a light emerged—guiding humanity toward peace, compassion, and harmony.

It is a soil where sages meditated.
Where seekers found truth.
Where rishis offered the world a wealth of knowledge that still uplifts the human soul.

Nepal has always been a place of seekers.
Not of conquerors, but of contemplators.
Not of battles, but of dialogue.

Our tradition is rooted in listening—with respect.
In speaking—with sincerity.
And in seeking truth—together.

Sagarmatha Sambaad is born from that very spirit.
It is a gentle revival of our ancient ways.
A space where wisdom bows to humility.
Where many voices come together—with reverence.
Where we look for answers—not with ego, but with empathy.

We are reminded of an ancient truth:
"वादे वादे जायते तत्वबोधः"
—Through dialogue, truth shines.

Even in moments of deep division, it is not silence or shouting that helps us.
It is honest conversation.
It is listening.
It is speaking from the heart.

Sagarmatha Sambaad is our humble attempt to carry this sacred legacy forward.

Our first theme speaks to our soul:
"Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity."

As a Himalayan nation, this is not a distant issue.
It is our daily reality.
But it is not just ours.
It is the world’s.

Can humanity survive without its mountains?
Can we protect the future without protecting these ancient guardians?

Mountains may seem far away.
But their breath keeps half the world alive.
From the Arctic to the Andes, from the Alps to the Himalayas—
They are the Earth’s water towers.
They are our climate’s pulse.

And they are in danger.
Their fragility is our shared vulnerability.

From the lap of Sagarmatha, the world’s highest peak,
We send this message—laud and clear:

• To protect the mountains is to protect the planet.
• To protect the mountains is to protect our seas.
• To protect the mountains is to protect humanity itself.

Let this Sambaad be not just a dialogue—but a determination.

A determination to listen.
To act.
And to walk together—towards a gentler, wiser, and more compassionate world.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat.
It is the greatest challenge of our time.
It touches everything—our planet, our people, our shared prosperity.

No nation is untouched.
No society is safe.
But the heaviest burden falls on those least responsible.

The poorest.
The most vulnerable.
The mountainous and the least developed.

Nepal stands among them.

We have done little to cause this crisis.
Yet, we face its harshest consequences.

Glaciers are melting.
Rains are uncertain.
Landslides sweep away homes.
Floods and droughts come without warning.
And still, we stand firm.

Our emissions are small—almost negligible.
But our contributions are meaningful.

Our Himalaya cool the region—nature’s own climate stabilizer.
Our forests cover nearly half our land—breathing in carbon, breathing out hope.
Our rivers flow from the high snows—quenching the thirst of millions.
Our protected areas are sanctuaries—guarding the planet’s rich biodiversity.

Nepal has pledged net-zero emissions by 2045.
Five years ahead of the global target.

We are advancing adaptation plans.
We are greening our economy.
We are weaving sustainability into our national vision.

Yet we cannot do it alone.
No country can.

Climate change is a global emergency.
It calls for a global response.

A response anchored in justice.
Rooted in responsibility.
Fuelled by solidarity.

Climate justice must lead the way.
Those who pollute the most— must do the most.
They must support the most vulnerable—with finance, with technology, with capacity.

And let us not forget the mountains.
Too often, they are ignored in global talks.
Yet, they regulate climate.
They store water.

They recharge the land
They cradle life.

When mountains fall, valleys suffer.
Rivers dry up.
Crops fail.
Oceans rise.
Lives unravel.

The Himalaya—our Third Pole—are warming faster than the global average.
Glaciers are vanishing.
Glacial lakes are swelling.
Millions downstream are at risk.

We need a bold, integrated vision.
A "mountains-to-oceans" approach.

We must give mountains the attention they deserve—
With special financing.
With tailored policies.

We must invest in clean energy.
Grow climate-resilient crops.
Uplift women and youth.
And protect those forced to move.

Let us strengthen risk assessments.
Build early warning systems.
Share data.
Work together across borders.

And most importantly—let us bridge ancient wisdom with modern innovation.

This is how we build resilience.
This is how we honour the Earth.
This is how we protect our shared future.

The mountains inspire us.
Not because they stand apart—
But because they rise above.

They offer perspective.
They teach us to think beyond ourselves.
In that spirit, our dialogue must rise too—

Above narrow interests.
Toward a higher, shared purpose.

Let us join hands.
Let us act with courage and care.
For a future that is just.
For a planet that is sustainable.

We need fresh resolve.
Bold ideas.
New investments.
And deep cooperation—across regions, across the world.

A green, resilient, and sustainable future is not a choice.
It is the only path forward.

Sagarmatha Sambaad is our humble offering.
A global platform to listen, to speak, and to understand.
A space to build trust.
To imagine a world where harmony with nature—
and equity among people—
is not a distant dream, but a living reality.

Together, let us climb—
Toward the summit of resilience.
Toward the peak of justice.
Toward a future built on shared hope.

We look forward to your wisdom.
To your voices.
To your vision—throughout this Sambaad.

May your time in Nepal be joyful and inspiring.
In the land of Sagarmatha.
In the land of Buddha.

Thank you.

The Sagarmatha Sambaad, the international dialogue on climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships, themed "Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity" has kicked off in Kathmandu today. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad amid a special function a while ago.

More than 350 national and international distinguished personalities are present at the event.   

Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister and Coordinator of Sambaad Management Committee Arzu Rana Deuba welcomed the distinguished guests attending the event. 

Currently, the distinguished guests are addressing the event. 

There will be parallel thematic sessions after the closing of the inaugural session.

China’s deputy speaker and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Xiao Jie paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.

During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister, Baluwatar, he wished for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad taking place in Kathmandu from May 16 and showed willingness to enhance long-standing and friendly relations between Nepal and China with high-priority, according to the PM Oli's Secretariat.

Stating that China has always wished for Nepal's development and prosperity, leader Xiao recalled that the official visit of Prime Minister Oli last December was successful.

Similarly, Prime Minister Oli appreciated China's speedy progress in the development and information technology sector and its impacts across the world, saying Nepal and China have been enjoying close and cordial relationship for a long time.

Reiterating Nepal's firm commitment to the one-China principle, the Prime Minister stressed that both countries should take initiative for the implementation of past agreements signed between them.

Prime Minister Oli's Chief Advisor, Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, Nepal's Ambassador to China, Dr Krishna Prasad Oli and high-ranking officials of the Foreign Ministry among others were present on the occasion.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) to be united, dignified and purpose-driven.

Inaugurating the 'NRNA Global Conclave' organized by the NRNA today, PM Oli said that it is inappropriate to see trends that do not align with the objectives of this organization and urged it to abandon narrow-mindedness and strive for a higher level of unity.

"It is not good to have disputes in this kind of collective organization that needs to work together in unity. An organization cannot function by altering the rules for individual purposes. Let reason and logic prevail in this. The organization should not develop into a place to do anything for personal interest," said Prime Minister Oli.

The organization should not be deviated from the sacred purpose of the rights and interests of the Nepali diaspora, mutual acquaintance, the continuity of Nepali culture and traditions, and what contributions can be made for the country, he said, adding that there should be no party politics in this and attempts to divide the organization will not be successful. "The Nepal government will support it in legitimate matters."

The Prime Minister on the occasion expressed his dismay for what he called the indecent and indecorous activities that occurred during the NRN convention, stating that this did not send a good message to society. He urged the non-resident Nepali community to move forward by embracing democratic values with due process.

The PM expressed the confidence that since the current term of NRNA president Dr Badri KC is still valid, this would allow for a democratic and legal transition of leadership through a general assembly. He also committed that the government would carry out work based on the suggestions received for the amendments needed in the laws related to non-resident Nepalis.