KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23

The Government of Nepal has welcomed the agreement on a humanitarian pause in Gaza, paving the way for the release of hostages and the supply of humanitarian materials.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today reads, 'Nepal compliments the diplomatic efforts of all the countries and parties, primarily the State of Qatar, the United States of America, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in reaching this understanding.'

The Government of Nepal has also reiterated in the statement its call for the immediate release of Nepali national Bipin Joshi.