Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its commitment to the One-China Policy on July 10 and July 12, 2026. The clarifications followed an indoor event held in Kathmandu on July 6 to mark the Dalai Lama's 91st birthday, which drew criticism from pro-China elements within opposition parties and prompted parliamentary discussion.
Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri said Nepal's established policy does not permit its territory to be used against the interests of any neighboring or friendly nation. The statements signal Nepal's effort to manage sensitivities with China while the event itself reflected domestic space for cultural observance.