KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 1
The Government of Nepal has expressed gratitude to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting a pardon to 267 Nepali inmates on the occasion of the UAE's 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad).
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal said the decision reflects a gesture of friendship, goodwill, and humanitarian consideration, and underlines the cordial bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to the ministry, the pardons were granted following repeated requests made by the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, in line with directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ministry stated that the pardoned Nepali nationals will be eligible to return to Nepal after completing the required legal procedures, provided they do not have any other pending cases or legal restrictions under UAE law.
Nepal said it highly values the UAE's decision, describing it as a positive step in strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries.