KATHMANDU / United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres returned to New York today after concluding a four-day official visit to Nepal.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guterres departed from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on a Qatar Airways flight today morning.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Purna Bahadur Khadka bade him farewell at the VVIP lounge of the Tribhuvan International Airport.

During his visit, Guterres engaged in a range of high-level discussions, including a notable address to a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Tuesday.

Commencing his visit on Sunday night, Guterres met with key figures in the Nepalese government, including President Ram Chandra Paudel, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, as well as leaders of political parties, ministers, and other dignitaries.

In addition to his diplomatic engagements, Guterres also undertook visits to significant sites, including the Annapurna Base Camp, Pokhara, and Lumbini, underscoring the importance of cultural and historical ties between Nepal and the UN.