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President Ram Chandra Paudel reached Berlin on Saturday.  He paid an official visit to Germany at the cordial invitation of President of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Ambassador of Nepal to Germany Ram Kaji Khadka and senior officials from the Federal Foreign Office and the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany welcomed the President and members of his entourage upon arrival at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport, according to the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin.

President Paudel is accompanied by his spouse Sabita Paudel, Foreign Affairs Expert Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, Secretary at the Office of the President Dilliram Sharma and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Office of the President of Nepal.

This is the first official visit from Nepal at the level of the Head of State to Germany since 1986.

Official talks are scheduled to be held between President Paudel and the President of Germany on Monday, the Embassy has said.

Diplomatic relations were established between Nepal and Germany in 1958.

President Poudel is scheduled to return home on June 19.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that Nepal's Constitution has fully embraced the provisions of social justice such as equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal treatment, which is at the core of the International Labor Organization.

"With participation in the Global Coalition for Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to social justice, faith in multilateralism, and to renew the social contract," he said in his keynote address at the High-Level event of the 112th International Labor Conference and the Inaugural Session of the Global Coalition for Social Justice in Geneva, Switzerland earlier today.

"Our collective effort to achieve sustainable peace through social justice is as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. When discussing sustainable peace, we must remember that it cannot be achieved without justice and economic-gains to the poor and downtrodden."

Stating that in course of its political journey from monarchy to a federal democratic republic, Nepal has placed social justice at the center of change in labor, employment, and social security sectors, he said that Nepal's constitution has enshrined labor rights, the right to employment, the right to form trade unions, and the right to participate in collective bargaining as fundamental rights. "To implement these constitutional provisions, we have made legal and institutional arrangements such as the Labor Act, Trade Union Act, Employment Rights Act, Contribution-based Social Security Act, and National Employment Policy."

The Global Coalition for Social Justice announced today is our noble initiative and shared commitment to embrace social justice for all and in all areas, as envisioned by the ILO. Ensuring equality and justice for workers is our collective resolve.

Noting that people in all countries and societies of the world must receive justice, and they must be freed from hunger and fear, he said since it is the world of work that has made the world prosperous, ensuring a fair share of the fruits of labor to reach the hands of workers is our shared responsibility; and this is social justice.

President Paudel also expressed belief that the Global Coalition for Social Justice would continuously inspire everyone to unite through social dialogue to maintain social harmony and tolerance and achieve economic development and prosperity.

On a different note, the President said as a resident of a mountainous country, I need to speak about climate change and its impacts to the lives of the Nepali people while discussing social justice at present and climate justice for the generations to come.

Climate change has severely affected supply of drinking water, crop patterns, biodiversity, and public health, pushing millions into marginal poverty and adding to stark inequality. Climate induced disasters have compounded problems by severely affecting livelihoods and causing displacement of families and communities from their homelands.

"Therefore, I believe that adequate funding, compensation, and necessary technology should be provided to countries in order to ensure climate justice," the President said, "The global community, especially major emitters, should not fail to shoulder this responsibility. While talking about social justice, we must not forget to ensure climate justice globally."

Noting that a significant amount of money that should be spent on development is being invested in deadly weapons for useless war, the President said that the international community should reverse this path and mobilize resources for the prosperity of humanity. "Sustainable peace can be achieved through shared prosperity and a sense of global brotherhood, not through weapons."

Nepal is actively engaged in the 8.7 Alliance, standing against child labour, forced labour, and modern slavery and also actively involved as a pathfinder country for employment and social security for a just transition. "Currently, we are implementing the Decent Work Program (2023–2027) in Nepal, which includes employment, rights, and social dialogue."

Nepal is committed to implementing the 'Decent Work Agenda' in embracing the digital economy, care economy, and gig economy, he said while pointing out the need to make assessments of the institutional, legal, and operational aspects of the ILO and reform so as to address the challenges of the changing world of work.

Referring to the increasing trend of young people from developing countries seeking employment in labor destination countries, President Paudel appealed to all countries of the world to treat migrant workers with respect and treat them equally and abide by the principle of decent work.

President Ram Chandra Paudel is leaving for Switzerland today 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.

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 will accompany the President during the visit. P

resident's Foreign Affairs Expert Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise, Secretary at the Office of the President, Foreign Affairs Secretary and Nepal's Ambassadors to Switzerland and Germany are the other members of the delegation.

The President is scheduled to return home on June 19.

President Ram Chandra Paudel will be leaving for Geneva, Switzerland tomorrow.

He is scheduled to attend the inaugural Forum of Global Coalition Social Justice that will take place during the High-level Segment of the 112th Session of the International Labor Conference.

The President will address the inaugural Forum on June 13.

He will also hold bilateral talks with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, on June 12, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This is the first time that a bilateral meeting has been scheduled between the Head of the State from Nepal and the President of the Swiss Confederation.

From Geneva, the President will leave for Berlin on June 15 in the course of an official visit to Germany at the invitation of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier.  He will hold official talks with the German President on June 17.

He will be accompanied by his spouse Sabita Paudel, Dr Suresh Chalise, foreign affairs expert to the President, secretaries of the Office of the President and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ambassadors of Nepal to Switzerland and Germany, and senior officials of the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed to the global community to secure the future of the upcoming generation by mitigating negative impacts of climate change.

At a program organized at the President's Office on the occasion of the World Environment Day today, President Paudel said rapid changes in glaciers and glacial lakes due to growing impacts of global warming has added challenges to the lives and livelihoods with flash floods and landslides in the downstream areas.

"Nepal and other countries of the world are struggling with the crisis caused by climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. These crises cannot be solved by someone's efforts, everyone should be united", the President said.

He noted that our common challenges and opportunities have been incorporated in the theme of the World Environment Day ' Our Land, Our Future: Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resistance'.

Recalling the views expressed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to reduce Nepal's mountain crisis, high risk of climate change and climate-related problems in Nepal and other mountainous countries, President Paudel expressed concern over the negligible contribution to greenhouse gas emissions in Nepal.

He stressed the need for the world community to come together to solve the problems arising out of climate change and reduce its impact.

Stating that Nepal has been carrying out various works at the national level to mitigate the impacts of climate change and this issue has also been addressed in the policies and programs of the government, President Paudel expressed the belief that the President Climate Change Management Programme would help increase adaptive capacity by reducing the negative impacts of climate change.

President Paudel had opened the plantation by planting a sapling of 'palas' on the President building premises.

Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha, Speaker Devraj Ghimire and National Assembly Chair Narayan Dahal also planted saplings.

Chief Secretary Baikuntha Aryal, Chief of Army Staff Prabhuram Sharma, chiefs of security agencies, ambassadors of different countries and heads of donor agencies were present on the occasion.

The 61st report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has been submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Auditor General Toyam Raya submitted the report to President Paudel amidst a special function organized at the President's Office, Sheetal Niwas on Sunday.

On the occasion, President Paudel expressed belief that OAG would further investigate whether the government funds and properties are utilized or not. He viewed there was growing relevance of OAG.

The findings in the report would help hold those in power accountable in terms of economic procedure and financial responsibilities. It will further contribute to enhancing accountability and transparency in public agencies, thereby building good governance and national image, President Paudel added.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said festivals foster mutual harmony and unity in diverse communities.

Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the major festival of Kirat community, Ubhauli, today, President Paudel viewed festivals as having a role to build a civilized and cultured society in addition to social unity. " I believe the Ubhauli festival would further consolidate cultural solidarity among all Nepalis," he said, wishing that the Ubhauli would inspire all Nepalis to contribute from their respective sides to build an equitable and civilized society.

The Ubhauli festival is celebrated by the Kirat people living in the eastern part of the country and in the Kathmandu Valley

The Kirtat people worship nature and ancestors, aspiring for good crops to be cultivated after the Spring season. They believe the natural disasters would not befall them with the worship of nature and crops.

They also exchange greetings, perform cultural dances and pageants and relish different cuisines.

President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal had a meeting at Sheetal Niwas on Sunday.

During the meeting held this afternoon, they discussed contemporary political issues of the country, the President’s private secretariat said.

Dr Chiranjeevi Nepal, an economic advisor to President Ram Chandra Paudel, resigned on Sunday.

Issuing a press statement today, spokesperson at the Office of the President, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, said that the President has accepted the resignation of Nepal.

President Paudel thanked Nepal for his service during his tenure.

Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel at the President House in Sheetal Niwas today.

On the occasion, President Paudel said Nepal is very much concerned about protecting the Himalayas and sources of water to save the earth and urged the carbon-emitting developed nations to become sensitive for the climate change impacts reduction, the President's press advisor Kiran Poharel quoted the President as saying.

Stating that Nepal and Japan have close cultural ties since the dissemination of the teachings of Gautam Buddha, the Light of Asia, President Paudel said Nepal and Japan have enjoyed trouble-free relations and Nepal has always realized a higher level of goodwill from Japan. 

Saying that Japan was an important and trustworthy partner for Nepal's socioeconomic development, the President expressed confidence that the areas of cooperation and assistance between Nepal and Japan would further expand.

Likewise, the President said that they should give priority to expanding people-to-people relations and viewed that more Japanese tourists would come to visit Nepal due to the religious and cultural proximity between the two countries and also due to Nepal's natural beauties.

On the occasion, Japanese Minister Kamikawa shared that Japan is also worried about the impacts of climate change and all should collaborate to protect the Himalayas of Nepal and other countries.

She added that a massive revolution was imperative in the technology for the use of alternative energy.

Furthermore, the Japanese minister shared that Japan would extend every possible support to Nepal realizing that Nepal's development and stability was needed for this region.

Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya submitted the 'Report on the By-election to the Member of House of Representatives and the Province Assembly, 2081 BS', along with the election results to President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday.

Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya presented to the President the By-election, 2081 BS Report in accordance with the Clause 62 of the House of Representatives Member Election Act, 2074 BS, states a communiqué issued by spokesperson at the Office of the President, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai.

President Ram Chandra Paduel has given approval for mobilizing Nepal Army (NA) in the House of Representatives (HoR) and the Province Assembly (PA) by-elections scheduled to take place on April 27.

The Council of the Ministers on April 22 recommended the President to endorse the deployment of the NA to hold the by-elections in a free, impartial and reliable atmosphere, based on the recommendations of the National Security Council meeting held earlier the same day.

The President granted permission for the mobilization of the NA in the by-elections in accordance with Article 66 (2) of the Constitution.

President Ram Chandra Paudel hosted a state banquet in honor of the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in Kathmandu for a two-day state visit.

On the occasion, different cultural performances were performed.

In the banquet, First Lady Sabita Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Speaker Devraj Ghimire and National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal were present.

Chief Justice, Deputy Prime Ministers, former prime ministers, ministers, lawmakers, industrialists and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Earlier today, President Paudel and Emir of the State of Qatar held bilateral talks at the Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas.

Likewise, two countries' delegations are scheduled to hold bilateral meetings on Wednesday.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has requested Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to help release Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who has gone missing since the attack by Hamas in Israel.

President Paudel made this request during a bilateral meeting held with the Qatari Emir at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas earlier this afternoon.

At the cordial invitation of President Paudel, Emir Al Thani of Qatar arrived here this afternoon on a two-day state visit to Nepal.

On the occasion, President Paudel said that Bipin's release was a matter of interest and concern and urged the Emir of Qatar to take initiative for his release, according to Kiran Pokharel, the President's Press Advisor.

In response, the Emir of Qatar said that he had taken some initiative on the matter in the past and that he would take further initiatives in this regard.

Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student in Israel, remains missing following the attack in Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to deepen cooperation between Nepal and Qatar on issues of common interests like saving the earth from climate change impacts, protecting the Himalayas, preserving the sources of water, and maintaining environmental balance.

President Paudel said so at a meeting with the Qatari Emir Al Thani at the Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas earlier today.

The Emir of the State of Qatar arrived in Kathmandu this afternoon on a two-day state visit to Nepal at the invitation of President Paudel.

"The common challenge of today's world is saving the earth from climate change; protecting our Himalayas; preserving the source of water and maintaining the environmental balance. Cooperation of all is imperative in these areas. This is an issue of human existence. I think mostly the developing countries should be more serious in such issues,” President's press advisor Kiran Pokharel quoted President Paudel as saying.

The President also said that the conflict in the Middle East has 'made us worried', Pokharel said. 

Likewise, President Paudel praised the role played by Qatar for peace building and wished for the end to the war and restoration of peace in the Middle East.

On the occasion, the Emir of the State of Qatar Al Thani said the entire world is suffering from climate change impacts, and good results will come and a good environment will be created if all abided by the international agreements on climate change.

He also expressed the confidence that his visit would be fruitful to explore new areas of cooperation by further deepening Nepal-Qatar relations.

Furthermore, the Emir of Qatar praised and expressed appreciation to Nepali migrant workers stating that they have huge contributions to the development of Qatar.

The Emir of Qatar Al Thani viewed that new possibilities could be explored for investments in water resources, agriculture, tourism and other sectors in Nepal.

On the occasion, President Paudel also expressed the confidence that the agreement and memorandum of understanding to be reached on Wednesday would unleash new potentials for investment in the areas such as water resource, agriculture and tourism in Nepal.

Noting that Nepal and Qatar have ever enjoyed cordial bilateral relations, President Paudel clarified that the relations between Nepal and Qatar are bound by the sense of friendship, mutual respect, trust and good will.

There has been a tradition of exchange of high-level visits between the two countries in a regular way which he claimed had played a spectacular role in expanding the bilateral relations.

The historical visit has taken the Nepal-Qatar relations to a new height, he further said.

Noting that Nepal has moved towards the journey of economic development and prosperity now with the agendas of political transformation reaching to a conclusion of late, he expressed his belief that there would be continuous support from Qatar to Nepal's efforts towards attaining development and prosperity.

President Paudel further expressed his optimism that the bilateral cooperation and collaboration would be further deepened in coming days in the context when there are arrays of potential for partnership in trade, tourism and investment areas.

Qatar has been a prime and attractive destination of foreign employment for Nepali workers and Nepali workforce has also substantially contributed in the making of modern Qatar, he recalled.

Expressing happiness over the sustainable development and prosperity of Qatar under the visionary leadership of the Emir, President Paudel lauded his far-reaching thinking and unswerving commitment to make Qatar a highly-developed nation.

On the occasion, the visiting dignitary also signed the visitors' book placed at the Office of the President.

The government has decided to recommend President Ram Chandra Paudel to prorogue the current session of the Parliament.

Government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said that a decision has been made to recommend the President to end the current session of the Parliament from Sunday midnight.

Earlier, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli had held a discussion on ending the Parliament session.

Ruling party leaders said that the government has decided to end the current session due to the main opposition Nepali Congress’s obstruction in the Parliament.