Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki engages in a phone call with Narendra Modi, followed by meetings with diplomats from the United States and China, in Kathmandu.
In a significant development, Sushila Karki, the first woman to hold the post of Prime Minister in Nepal, was sworn in last week. Karki, who was appointed to restore calm and lay the groundwork for elections in six months, has been actively seeking international support to stabilise the political situation in Kathmandu.
On separate occasions, Karki met with the Chinese and American envoys to discuss matters related to strengthening Nepal-US and Nepal-China bilateral relations. The Chinese Ambassador, Chen Song, paid a courtesy call on the interim Prime Minister and expressed China's respect for the political and developmental path chosen by the Nepali people. Chen also conveyed a congratulatory message from the Government of China to the interim Prime Minister on her appointment.
During her meeting with the US Ambassador, Dean R. Thompson, Karki discussed ways to improve bilateral relations. The US Ambassador expressed the commitment of the US government to continuing support for Nepal's development aspirations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India also held a conversation with Karki and reaffirmed India's steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability in Kathmandu. Modi expressed condolences on the deaths during the anti-corruption protests that erupted in Nepal after a controversial ban on social media.
The protests, led largely by Gen Z demonstrators, quickly escalated into wider anger over corruption and economic hardship. According to the World Bank, one in five Nepalis aged 15 to 24 is unemployed, and Nepal's GDP per capita remains at USD 1,447.
The search results do not provide specific information about which countries' ambassadors met with Karki to improve bilateral relations, other than those mentioned. However, it is clear that Karki is seeking support from the international community to navigate the challenges facing Nepal.
In her efforts to restore peace and stability, Karki has reaffirmed her commitment to holding free and fair elections in six months. As Nepal continues to grapple with political instability and economic hardship, the international community will be watching closely to see how Karki's leadership unfolds.
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