Foreign Minister Rana expresses optimism over Bipin Joshi's release from Hamas

Kathmandu, January 14 — Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba expressed increased optimism regarding the release of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who is under the control of the Hamas group.

Minister Rana mentioned that while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its diplomatic efforts for Joshi’s release, she had a phone conversation on Tuesday morning with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

"Dr. Al Khulaifi is the chief negotiator and mediator for Qatar in peace talks with Hamas," Rana said. "After receiving news that Hamas is planning to release some of the hostages under its control, I have been appealing to countries that are in contact with Hamas and mediating for a ceasefire to make further efforts for Bipin's release."

In her phone conversation with Dr. Al-Khulaifi, Rana also urged him to take special measures for Bipin’s release. "He informed me that the Qatari government is working towards bringing Hamas to a ceasefire and securing the release of prisoners, and he assured that positive news would come soon. This makes us more optimistic," Minister Rana added.