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Israeli envoy calls on PM Karki

Kathmandu, Jan. 12

Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday.

During the meeting held this afternoon at the Prime Minister's Office at the Singha Durbar, Ambassador Bass described Nepal–Israel relations as cordial and said Israel remained committed to further strengthening the ties.

He thanked the Government of Nepal for the recent approval of the labour migration agreement and its implementation protocols between the two countries, noting that this would provide a legal basis for employment opportunities for Nepali workers in Israel.

Ambassador Bass also expressed best wishes to PM Karki in her tenure as the first female prime minister of Nepal.

Likewise, expressing satisfaction over 65 years' Nepal–Israel friendly relations, she stressed the need for continued efforts from both sides to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.

Prime Minister Karki said that the government was committed to conducting the election in a peaceful manner.

Both sides also emphasised the importance of initiating some additional significant activities to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Israel.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 13 January 2026. 

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