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Nepal, Micronesia establish ties

Kathmandu, Sept. 15

Nepal and Micronesia formally established diplomatic relations on Monday.

Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of Nepal and Micronesia, Lok Bahadur Thapa and Jim S. Lipwe, signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed in a statement.

During a bilateral meeting held on the occasion, the two ambassadors discussed matters of mutual interest and expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

"They also emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations," read the statement.

With the establishment of diplomatic relations with Micronesia, the number of countries with which Nepal maintains diplomatic relations has reached 185.

The MoFA said that Nepal expects to further strengthen its friendly relations with Micronesia and advance cooperation on shared priorities and matters of common interest at the United Nations and other multilateral forums.

Published in The Rising Nepal on 16 September 2026.    

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