Foreign Minister Deuba Dismisses Speculations of Government Change as Rumors

Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has dismissed recent speculations of a change in government as mere rumors, asserting that there is currently no possibility of political upheaval.

Speaking to the media upon her arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport on Friday following her participation in a United Nations program in Bangkok, Thailand, Minister Deuba said, “There is no possibility of a government change at present. These are just rumors—perhaps spread for amusement.”

Addressing questions regarding Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s visit to Bangkok—amid swirling rumors of political maneuvering—she clarified that the former Prime Minister had traveled to Thailand solely for a routine health check-up, not for any political meetings.

Minister Deuba also shared that President Deuba had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli just a day earlier, further reinforcing the message of political stability.

During her visit, Minister Deuba chaired the 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). She also led a special session involving Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where she spoke on behalf of Nepal on pressing global development issues.

She noted that Nepal’s active engagement in the discussions served to strengthen the country’s presence and advocacy in regional and international platforms. On the sidelines, Minister Deuba met with UN ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, appreciating ESCAP’s continued role in fostering socio-economic development in the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition, she held discussions with Rabab Fatima, the UN High Representative for LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS, focusing on mutual areas of cooperation.

Minister Deuba also informed the global community about the upcoming Sagarmatha Dialogue, set to take place in Kathmandu from Jestha 2 to 4, and extended invitations for high-level participation in the event.