KATHMANDU, MARCH 20
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today, requesting his diplomatic intervention for the safe release of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is believed to be held hostage by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
During the telephone conversation, PM Oli urged President Erdoğan to assist in securing Joshi's release.
In response, the Turkish President assured him that he would take the matter seriously and make necessary efforts. He also requested PM Oli to convey this assurance to Joshi's family and the Nepali public, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.
President Erdoğan also reminded PM Oli of an invitation extended to him for a diplomatic conference in Turkey this April. The two leaders further discussed economic and scientific cooperation, as well as the expansion of bilateral ties.
Earlier, on March 12, PM Oli had contacted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, urging him to take necessary steps for Joshi's release following the Hamas attack on Israel.
