AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNepal–China Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, with China pledging faster delivery of ongoing projects and support for Nepal’s governance and growth priorities. Border Tensions: In Susta, locals and lawmakers pushed for diplomatic resolution after alleged SSB personnel entered Nepali territory, with talks underway on stopping such incursions. Money Laundering Watch: NRB says trade-based money laundering risks are rising, with FIU citing mechanisms like mispricing in imports/exports. Tea Crisis: India’s new testing rules have forced 65 Ilam tea factories to shut and left large stockpiles unsold, threatening farmers’ incomes. Agriculture Support: The agriculture ministry urged strict implementation of the spring paddy minimum support price at Rs 2,866.41 per quintal. Monsoon Delay: Monsoon arrival may slip further, with El Nino blamed for weakening onset. Culture & Film: Nepal’s “Elephants in the Fog” won at Cannes, celebrated by the French Embassy in Kathmandu. Public Service Integrity: NEA asked customers to use official channels and report overcharging or irregularities.
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