Republic Day observed in USA, UAE

Kathmandu, May 29: The 17th Republic Day of Nepal was observed in the United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday.    

The Day was marked by organising a special programme at the Nepali Embassy in Washington DC. On occasion, Nepal's Ambassador to the US, Shridhar Khatri, insisted that it was the responsibility of the entire Nepali to establish durable peace, promote development, and good governance, and institutionalize the republic system achieved through the people's long struggle and sacrifices.    

 Before this, the national flag of Nepal was displayed on the Embassy premises.    

Similarly, in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Tej Bahadur Chhetri acknowledged the struggle and sacrifices of the Nepali to establish a republic in the country.    

Over 100 people including the Nepali community in the UAE, and diplomatic employees joined the Republic Day celebrations.   

According to the Embassy, the Ambassador urged the Nepali community across the globe to contribute from their respective quarters for a bright future of Nepal.  (RSS)