INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, who is in New York of the USA in connection
with attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly, has urged the global community to take initiatives for the safe release of Bipin
Joshi, a Nepali student, believed to be in the captivity of the extremist group Hamas.
Nepal's foreign minister receives
World leaders are gathering in New York for the
The outlook is gloomy
Addressing the Ministerial
Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement on Monday, she called attention of the world community for Joshi's release
Minister Rana said Nepal is eagerly waiting for Bipin Joshi's release and wanted the world community to support in this cause.Ten Nepalis
lost their lives in the Hamas' assault on Israel on October 7, 2023
Hamas had taken Joshi captive after the attack.
The Foreign Minister said the Government of Nepal condemned the raid by
Hamas and it has been calling for Joshi's safe release.Stressing on the need of collective international efforts for establishing global
peace, she said, "We are at a critical confluence in history, facing highest number of conflicts
So, we have to work with high priority to protect citizens from armed conflicts."The Minister rued that despite international efforts, the
world continues to fail to stop wars, bring solutions, restore peace and tranquility, and give hope."Even as we commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the principles designed to protect civilians are being systematically ignored or misinterpreted by
the resourceful and powerful countries," she said, calling for an immediate end to this situation, and for all to move forward with peace
and co-existence.Referencing ongoing conflicts such as the wars in Israel and Palestine, and Russia and Ukraine, the minister called for an
immediate ceasefire, release of hostages and full implementation of Council Resolution 2735 (2024).She further called for the urgent need
for all parties to adhere to international humanitarian and human rights laws, ensure accountability for violations and respect for
international law, including the UN Charter.Dr Rana condemned the indiscriminate attack on civilians, including the UN officials,
humanitarian workers, journalists and health professionals, saying the devastation of Gaza on such a scale and the relentless death of
civilians cannot be justified.She also drew the global attention to the near-total destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and basic
infrastructure, which has left the entire population in constant fear and deprived of basic necessities like food, education, health, and
clean water.Dr Rana on the occasion urged the international community to put pressure on the warring parties, and find creative solutions to
She appealed to the world community to be united for peace and co-existence, reaffirming Nepal's commitment as a member of the Non-Aligned
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