KATHMANDU: The German Embassy in Kathmandu has rejected what it described as false or misleading reports published by several Nepali media outlets regarding the passport procurement case.
In an official clarification, the Embassy stated that Nepal’s Chargé d’Affaires in Berlin was invited to a meeting at the German Federal Foreign Office and was not summoned, stressing that the distinction between an invitation and a summons is significant in diplomatic practice.
The Embassy also clarified that no protest note or any other formal document was handed over during the meeting.
Furthermore, it said Germany did not issue any warning or refer to possible consequences related to the passport procurement investigation or the ongoing court proceedings.
Reaffirming its position, the German Embassy stated that Germany fully respects the independence of the judiciary, a principle enshrined in its Constitution, and does not comment on ongoing court cases.
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