Nepal Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Kiribati, Reaching 183 Nations

Nepal has officially established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kiribati, bringing the total number of countries with which Nepal has diplomatic relations to 183. The agreement was formalized today in a ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York.

Kiribati, pronounced "Kiribas," is located in the central Pacific Ocean and gained independence from Britain on July 12, 1979. The nation covers a total land area of 811 square kilometers and has a population of over 120,000. Kiribati became a member of the United Nations on September 14, 1999. Both Nepal and Kiribati are members of the Group of 77 (G77) and China and the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The Joint Communiqué was signed by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations Lok Bahadur Thapa and Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kiribati to the United Nations Teburoro Tito. They also signed a joint letter informing the Secretary-General of the United Nations about the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

On this occasion, the ambassadors exchanged views on various matters of common interest to strengthen bilateral cooperation in national and international forums, particularly within UN forums. The discussions emphasized mutual benefits for both countries, especially concerning issues relevant to least developed countries.