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30 August 2025

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) receives a Guard of Honor at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 30, 2025, before departing for China to attend the SCO Summit. Nepal has been a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since 2016. Oli holds bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. On September 1, Oli and the Nepali delegation take part in the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin, where he is scheduled to deliver an address. Established in 2001, the SCO has developed into one of the world's largest regional organizations. Its full member states include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. Belarus, Afghanistan, and Mongolia are observer states. Along with Nepal, countries such as Turkey, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Maldives, Myanmar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates are dialogue partners of the SCO. This is Oli's second visit to China since becoming prime minister for the fourth time in July last year. Earlier, Oli went on an official visit to China from December 2 to 5, 2024.

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30 August 2025

A Nepal Army troupe prepares for a Guard of Honor as Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli prepares to depart for China to attend the SCO Summit at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. Nepal has been a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since 2016. Oli holds bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. On September 1, Oli and the Nepali delegation take part in the SCO Plus Summit to be held in Tianjin, where he is scheduled to deliver an address. Established in 2001, the SCO has now developed into one of the world's largest regional organizations. Its full member states include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. Belarus, Afghanistan, and Mongolia are observer states. Along with Nepal, countries such as Turkey, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Maldives, Myanmar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates are dialogue partners of the SCO. This is Oli's second visit to China since becoming prime minister for the fourth time in July last year. Earlier, Oli went on an official visit to China from December 2 to 5, 2024.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) waves at the media as he departs for Thailand at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) waves at the media as he departs for Thailand at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) waves at the media as he departs for Thailand at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) inspects the guard of honor at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit takes place in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) inspects the guard of honor at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit takes place in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) receives a guard of honor at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit takes place in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to April 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (center) shakes hands with army officials at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (center) is seen off by ministers at the VVIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit takes place in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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1 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (right, wearing a black cap) receives a guard of honor at the VVIP terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 1, 2025, before departing for Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. The sixth edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit takes place in Bangkok, Thailand. Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarks on a visit to Thailand from April 1 to 5, 2025, at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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