German Embassy Says Nepal Received No Warning Over Passport Procurement Case
Kathmandu — The German Embassy in Kathmandu has clarified that Germany has not issued any warning to Nepal over the passport procurement case, rejecting media reports suggesting otherwise.
In a three-point statement released on Wednesday, the embassy said some reports related to the issue contained inaccurate information and needed clarification.
According to the embassy, Nepal’s ambassador in Berlin was invited to the German Federal Foreign Office for diplomatic consultations. It stressed that the meeting was a routine diplomatic engagement and should not be interpreted as a formal summons seeking an explanation from the Nepali government.
The embassy noted that, under diplomatic practice, there is a clear distinction between inviting a diplomat for discussions and summoning them to answer for a matter.
It further clarified that no note verbale, diplomatic protest, or any other official document was handed over to the Nepali representative during the meeting.
The embassy also dismissed claims that Germany had warned Nepal of possible consequences or punitive measures in connection with the passport procurement case, stating that no such warning had been communicated.
Referring to the ongoing legal proceedings, the embassy said Germany’s Constitution guarantees the independence of the judiciary, and the government fully respects that principle. As a matter of policy, it does not comment on cases that are currently before the courts and therefore has no further comment on the matter.
