KATHMANDU: The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has said that there have been no changes in its status on the membership and international recognition of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Issuing a press statement, the NRCS said that it received membership of the IFRC 60 years ago and there has been change on it since then.

Based on the same status, the NRCS is involved in the humanitarian work across the country after being registered as per the country’s laws, it said.

Likewise, the NRCS said that it has carried out its annual audit, annual general meeting, social welfare council affiliation, approval for the international assistance, recommendation from the local government and all the legal obligations for the organization’s renewal.

After a long hiatus, the NRCS is carrying out is functions under the leadership of Prof Sudarshan Prasad Nepal following the election of a new working committee on July 18, 2023.

General Secretary of NRCS Bhupatilal Shrestha said that the organization is also carrying out partnership by further strengthening its international relations.