Oli, Rana pursue diplomacy in New York

Oli is set to meet American and foreign officials to discuss bilateral ties. Rana has urged for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and the release of hostages including Nepali national Bipin Joshi.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Azru Rana, who are currently in New York to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, are busy in different meetings and engagements. According to the itinerary of the visit, the USAID administrator Samantha Power will call on Oli on Tuesday New York local time. Oli will also meet President of the European Council Charles Michel, President of Finland Alexander Stabb and Prime Minister of Samoa Fiamē Naomi Mata‘afa, the itinerary states. Matters of bilateral interest will be discussed in these meetings, foreign ministry officials said.