Foreign Minister NP Saud has requested Russia not to recruit Nepali citizens in the Russian army and to return Nepali citizens who have been recruited to their country. He met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Minister Saud raised the issues related to Nepali nationals in Russian Army, including the request not to recruit Nepali nationals, release those who are already recruited, repatriation of mortal remains of the deceased and compensation.
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister stated that efforts will be made to resolve the issues raised by the Nepali side.