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National Assembly Chair Narayan Dahal called on President Ram Chandra Paudel at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas today.

On the occasion, the upper house chairman informed the Head of State about his participation in the 149th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

Chair Dahal is leaving for Switzerland on October 11, leading a Nepali delegation to the IPU Assembly to be held there from October 13-17.

The General Debate of the IPU Assembly will focus on the overall theme "Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future" and provide a platform for delegates to deliberate, exchange views and galvanize parliamentary action.

The Assembly will adopt resolutions on the emergency item and on the subject item taken up by the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights entitled "The impact of artificial intelligence on democracy, human rights and the rule of law". The Assembly is expected to conclude with the adoption of an outcome document on the overall theme of the General Debate, the IPU has stated on its website.

The government has celebrated Constitution Day by organizing a special program on Wednesday.

The program was organized at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel this morning.

President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devraj Ghimire and Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha among others were present in the program.

The Constitution was promulgated on September 20, 2015.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said the annual reports of the National Security Council are historic documents.

Receiving the annual reports of the Council for the past two fiscal years 2079/80 BS (2022/23) and 2080/81 BS (2023/24) from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amidst a function at the Office of the Shital Niwas on Tuesday, he insisted on the full implementation of the reports incorporating the overall challenges.

He thanked all, including the Prime Minister and the Council Chair who contributed to the preparations of the reports, according to Council Member Secretary and Secretary at the Ministry of Defense, Rameshwor Dangal.

The reports presented the details about decisions made and major works executed by the Council in the past two years with international, regional, and national security analysis.

Submitting the documents to the Head-of-the-State, the Prime Minister said dimensions of international, regional, and national security and related challenges are changing with time. He stated that economic, strategic, and diplomatic competitive rivalry among the major power nations and the regional powers have gradual impacts on the country's economic and foreign relations policies.

A new form of security atmosphere is likely to emerge in the world security theatre due to various ongoing wars, conflicts, and strife in the international maritime transport routes. The rapid and unprecedented development in the area of information technology has contributed hugely to the world's socio-economic development, while also inducing additional complexities and challenges in the security sector simultaneously, according to the President.

He said the reports have advised diplomatic, strategic, economic, social, and security measures to be implemented ahead keeping the overall national security in the center with consideration to possible challenges due to international, regional, and national security scenarios.

In accordance with Article 266(3) of the Constitution, the National Security Council shall submit its annual report to the President, and the President shall cause the report to be presented through the Prime Minister before the Federal Parliament.

The Constitution has provisioned the National Security Council for making recommendations to the government, Council of Ministers for the formulation of a policy on overall national interest, security and defense of Nepal, and the mobilization and control of the Nepal Army.

It consists of the Prime Minister as the Chairperson and ministers of defense, home affairs, foreign affairs and finance, the chief secretary, and the Nepali Army chief as the members. 

The secretary at the Ministry of Defense shall constitutionally act as the member secretary of the National Security Council.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel at the latter's Office in Sheetal Niwas on Tuesday.

During the meeting, President Paudel mentioned that establishing an embassy of Oman in Kathmandu would be suitable for both countries considering the increasing number of Nepalis working in Oman. He also expressed the opinion that direct air connectivity between the two countries would help facilitate trade, promote tourism and enhance relations at the people-to-people level, according to President's Press Adviser Kiran Pokharel.

On the occasion, Visiting Foreign Minister Albusaidi responded that his government was positive about opening Oman's Embassy in Nepal and establishing direct air links between the two countries. "We highly value the contribution of the calm, gentle and hard-working Nepalis to the development of Oman."

Foreign Minister Albusaidi arrived in Kathmandu on Monday on a two-day official visit to Nepal.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel on Sunday.

Various issues of bilateral relations were discussed in the meeting held today at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas, the Office of the President's Office said.

On the occasion, President Paudel said that Nepal and India should work together to reduce the impact of climate change.

"Since the safety of the mountains and water depends on the safety of mankind, it is necessary for both countries to work together to reduce the effects of climate change", said President Paudel's press advisor Kiran Pokharel.

President Paudel mentioned that Nepal and India have centuries-old bilateral relations and it will further be strengthened during the tenure of Secretary Misri.

President Paudel thinks that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries should be strengthened for mutual benefit and prosperity.

His press advisor Pokharel said that modernization of agriculture, infrastructure development, hydropower, trade, investment, tourism and human resource development are the priorities of Nepal.

President Paudel mentioned that Nepal has a huge potential for hydropower development, sustainable and easy energy trade.

On the occasion, Indian Foreign Secretary Misri expressed his commitment to work together on the issue of reducing the effects of climate change as it is a challenge for both countries.

He said that India is also willing to work on the priority of Nepal, such as energy, agriculture, and tourism, among the many priorities of the Nepal government. He also informed that India is willing to work in new and priority areas by completing the ongoing projects as soon as possible.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed three Ministers of State and also allocated portfolios to them, in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal.

Three Ministers of State have been inducted in the existing Council of Ministers under the leadership of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Those appointed are Arun Kumar Chaudhary as Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation; Rupa BK as Minister of State for Forests and Environment and Purna Bahadur Tamang as Minister of State for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, according to the Office of the President. They will be sworn in today itself.

With this, the number of members in the present Council of Ministers has reached 25.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has left for Switzerland this evening to attend the inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice that will take place during the High-level Segment of the 112th Session of the International Labor Conference.

 Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, deputy prime minister, ministers and high-ranking government officials had reached Tribhuvan International Airport to bid farewell to President Paudel.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shared in a press statement that President Paudel will address the inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice on June 13.

Paudel is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Swiss counterpart Viola Amherd on June 12.

Similarly, President Paudel will leave Geneva for Berlin on June 15 for an official visit to Germany at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Paudel is scheduled to hold official talks with his German counterpart on June 17, the Ministry added.

The President's spouse Sabita Paudel has  accompained the President during the visit.

He will return home in June 19.

The government has endorsed a schedule of international visits the President is undertaking in June.

As per Cabinet decision, President Ram Chandra Paudel is scheduled to attend the 112th session of the International Labor Conference to be held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 13.

He will attend the event, leading a Nepali delegation and visit Germany thereafter, according to Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma.

The government spokesperson further informed that the government decided to allow the presentation of a bill relating to the Tilganga Eye University in the federal Parliament.

The Cabinet endorsed the Forest (2nd amendment) Regulation, 2081.

Decisions on promotion in the judicial service were also made by the Cabinet meeting. 

President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas on Friday.

According to the President's Secretariat, President Paudel expressed his concerns over the disruptions in the parliamentary meetings.

On the occasion, PM Dahal said that he was working to end the ongoing House deadlock.

President Ram Chandra Paudel and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a meeting at the former’s official residence in Maharajgunj on Tuesday.

During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, the President Office informed.

Qatari Emir Al Thani, who arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day state visit this afternoon, was welcomed by President Paudel upon his arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport.

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha had reached TIA to receive the distinguished guest from Qatar.

Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth, members of the Council of Ministers, high-ranking government officials, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions in Kathmandu were at the airport to welcome the Qatari Emir.

President Ram Chandra Paudel is to welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, at the Tribhuvan International Airport.

A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that President Paudel will welcome Qatari Emir who is arriving on a two-day state visit to Nepal on Tuesday.

The government has announced a public holiday tomorrow for his welcome.

During his visit to Nepal, he will hold a meeting with President Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.

President Paudel will host a State Banquet in honor of the Emir of the State of Qatar.

At the cordial invitation of President Ram Chandra Paudel, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, is arriving in Nepal on 23 – 24 April, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release today.

During the visit, the Emir of the State of Qatar will meet with the President of Nepal at Sheetal Niwas.

President Paudel will host a State Banquet in honor of the Emir of the State of Qatar.

Similarly, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on 24 April 2024.

Following the talks, both leaders will witness the signing ceremony of bilateral Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar will depart for Qatar from Kathmandu on 24, April 2024.

The government has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to relieve the chiefs of three provinces—Madhes, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim.

A Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to recommend President Paudel to relieve Madhes Province Chief Hari Shankar Mishra, Gandaki Province Chief Prithviman Gurung and Sudurpaschim Province Chief Devraj Joshi of their position, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said.

Meanwhile, the government has recommended the appointment of new province chiefs in their place.

According to her, the government has decided to recommend Sumitra Bhandari as the chief of Madhes Province, Dilliraj Bhatta as the chief of Gandaki Province and Najir Miya as the chief of Sudurpaschim Province.

Sharma, who is also the government spokesperson, said that they were relieved of their position for the necessary coordination between the federal and province governments.

“It is necessary to have coordination between federal and province governments. Ministers are being appointed and dismissed in the provinces. This has been done to facilitate the coordination,” she said.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to appoint three ministers without portfolio.

Prime Minister Dahal met President Ram Chandra Paudel this afternoon and informed that he will form a three-member Cabinet, a Baluwatar source said.

He requested the President to prepare for the swearing in ceremony.

The Prime Minister reached the President's following an agreement to form a federal government from the new equation of the CPN-UML.

Padam Giri from CPN-UML, Hit Bahadur Tamang from the CPN (Maoist Center) and DP Aryal from the Rastriya Swatantra Party will be appointed as ministers without portfolio.

President Ram Chandra Paudel reached the west gate of the Singhadurbar this morning and offered floral tributes to King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the unifier of modern Nepal.

On the occasion, a band of the Nepal Army presented a guard of honor to the President.

During the event, dignitaries from different walks of life also offered floral tributes on the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

The 302nd birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah is being celebrated across the country today by organizing a variety of programmes to commemorate the contributions of King Shah for the unification process of modern Nepal.

President Ram Chandra Paudel received Dashain tika, jamara, prasad and blessings from his sister-in-law, 91-year-old Bishnu Maya Paudel, on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival today.

On the occasion, the President also received tika, jamara and prasad from the priest at the President House.  President Paudel received the tika and prasad at the auspicious hour of 11:2 am at the President House, Shital Niwas here.

After receiving the Dashain tika, he offered tika to the members of his family.

The President is scheduled to offer tika and prasad to VVIPs and VIPs from 2pm to 3pm and to the general public from 3pm to 5pm today on the occasion of the Bijaya Dashami.