Kathmandu, Sept. 13
Neighbouring countries
India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, and the United Nations
have welcomed the appointment of Sushila Karki as the
Prime Minister of Nepal’s Interim Government, expressing hope that her
leadership will bring stability and progress to the country.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was
swift to acknowledge the formation of the new government. Immediately after the
announcement of the new PM on Friday evening, he affirmed that New Delhi
remains committed to Nepal’s peace, progress and prosperity.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs
followed with a statement stating that the formation of the interim government
was a positive step towards strengthening peace and stability. The statement
added that India would continue close cooperation with Nepal as a neighbour,
trusted partner and long-term development ally.
Likewise, the United Kingdom also issued a
message on Friday evening, saying that it looked forward to working with
Nepal’s new leadership on common priorities. According to the statement issued
by the British Embassy in Kathmandu, the appointment of Karki – former Chief Justice
– is an important step after last week's events, including the heartbreaking
loss of life, injuries and damage to property.
"As Nepal's oldest friend, we
recognise the challenges ahead and affirm our commitment to supporting Nepali
aspirations for accountability and inclusive governance," read the
statement.
The United Nations in Nepal echoed similar
sentiments, underscoring the importance of a stable transition that ensures
peace, development and democratic governance.
UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa
Singer Hamdy, in a statement, congratulated the newly appointed PM and people
of the country and affirmed support to peace, justice, transparency,
accountability and progress.
The UN also recognised the contributions of
President Ramchandra Paudel, Chief of Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Gen
Z youth leaders for making the transition possible.
Similarly, Chief Advisor to the
Bangladesh's interim government, Dr. Mohammad Yunus expressed confidence that
under the leadership and guidance of Karki, Nepal and its resilient people will
continue to progress on the path of peace, development and stability.
He noted that Nepal and Bangladesh share
historical ties and complementary economic interests, particularly in trade,
connectivity and energy exchange, and expressed confidence that the interim
administration would continue to build on those areas.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, in
a tweet, congratulated PM Karki and wished for a peaceful and prosperous future
to people of Nepal. "I look forward to working with her to further
strengthen Pakistan-Nepal relations," he said.
Earlier, on Friday, the envoys of United States
and China to Nepal attended PM Karki's sworn-in ceremony.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 14 September 2025.
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