On 7 October 2024, 

the Russian Ambassador to Nepal, His Excellency Mr. Alexei Novikov, met with the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Honourable Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, to discuss the current state of bilateral relations between the two nations. During the meeting, both parties reviewed the successful outcomes of Nepal’s participation in recent international forums held in Russia, including the Saint Petersburg International United Cultures Forum and the Eurasian Women’s Forum. They also discussed the potential participation of Nepali officials in the upcoming International Forum “Russia – Country of Sports,” to be held in Ufa, Russia.
Both parties expressed their satisfaction with the positive trajectory of cooperation, particularly pointing out the continuous increasing number of Nepali students studying in Russia under scholarship programs funded by Russia’s federal budget.
The two sides also agreed to expedite the review process of several bilateral agreements, which they expect to sign in the near future, thereby further enhancing the framework for collaboration between the two countries.
On the occasion of the Dashain holiday, the Russian Ambassador extended his congratulations to the Minister and emphasized the strong and enduring friendship between the two countries.