Kathmandu, Nov 15: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal was moving forward on its democratic path, especially after the recent Gen-Z movement.
“This movement clearly showed our youth want accountable, responsive, and corruption-free governance. My Government has promised to meet these goals and is now preparing for the next House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026,” the PM said addressing an event organized to mark the 65th anniversary of Nepal–Australia relations in Kathmandu on Saturday.
On the occasion, the PM mentioned that the relationship between Nepal and Australia has only grown stronger and such a partnership has grown to cover key areas like education, trade, development, and culture. “This partnership is built on mutual respect, lasting friendship, and shared democratic values,” she viewed.
Saying that Australia has been a committed partner in Nepal’s development journey, the PM mentioned that Australian support has helped in areas like education, health, governance, rural development, and disaster management has made a big difference to our national progress.
PM Karki was of the view that Nepal and Australia have been providing support to each other in various international and multilateral forums, showing the shared values and interests globally.
Karki also noted that thousands of Nepali students have gained higher education in Australian universities. “They are now helping the progress of both Nepal and Australia. We also greatly appreciate the growing trade with and investment from Australia, which opens new doors for tourism, technology, and renewable energy cooperation.”
PM Karki stated that Nepal is working hard to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2026 and the ongoing support from the Australian Government to help Nepal reach this ambitious national goal is appreciated.
