Kathmandu: The government of Nepal has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. has stated that Nepal stands together with all in the fight against terrorism. Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nepal shall not allow any inimical forces to use its soil against its neighboring countries in line with its principled position. “Nepal had immediately and unequivocally condemned the barbaric terrorist attack, consistent with its resolute stance against all forms of terrorism.” Likewise, the Ministry said that Nepal was deeply concerned about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Following the terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, India on April 22, a Nepali national had also lost his life. The press statement has mentioned that Nepal hopes for de-escalation of tensions and affirms its commitment to lasting peace and stability in the region.
On April 26, Nepal’s foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba had strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attacks while also expressing gratitude to the Government of India for their support in the immediate repatriation of the body of Sudip Neupane, the Nepali citizen who was killed in the terror attack. “As a trusted neighbor and long-standing friend, Nepal stands firmly with India in its fight against terrorism,” she had said.
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