KATHMANDU: In a high-level diplomatic briefing on Friday, Prime Minister Sushila Karki assured foreign ambassadors and representatives that Nepal is steadily returning to normalcy, as the government intensifies efforts to restore stability, promote transparency, and combat corruption.
She stated that Nepal is returning to normalcy and urged the international community to help disseminate positive messages about the country’s progress.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Karki expressed her gratitude to all countries and development partners for their continued cooperation, friendship, and understanding.
She provided an update on the overall situation in Nepal and informed the diplomats about the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives, scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Prime Minister Karki also said that the government has begun taking action against deeply rooted corruption by initiating investigations and opening case files for prosecution, and emphasized the government’s strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
“We have revised the national budget to promote transparency and close channels for the misuse of public funds,” she said. “Files have been opened to prosecute widespread corruption and hold the corrupt accountable.”
She added that the current government is taking swift steps to strengthen accountability mechanisms across all levels of governance.
Highlighting Nepal’s contribution to international peace efforts, Prime Minister Karki stated, “We are proud to be the country that sends the largest number of troops to UN peacekeeping operations. This is our modest but meaningful contribution to world peace.”
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