Nepal Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Corruption at UN Conference

Nepal has reaffirmed its firm commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, stating that legal, administrative, and institutional reforms are being actively implemented to strengthen good governance. The commitment was reiterated during the 11th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), currently underway in Doha, Qatar.

Addressing the conference on Tuesday, head of the Nepali delegation and Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Govinda Bahadur Karki, emphasized that Nepal has placed governance reform and anti-corruption measures at the center of its political and administrative agenda. He informed participants that the country is moving forward with focused reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity.

Secretary Karki noted that the present interim government has been formed with a clear mandate to promote good governance and curb corruption. According to him, the government is fully committed to strengthening public institutions, improving service delivery, and ensuring that state mechanisms function in a transparent and responsible manner.

Nepal also informed the conference that it is in the process of fulfilling its obligations under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action plan. The government is working to enhance its financial regulatory framework, prevent illicit financial flows, and reinforce the credibility of its financial system in line with international standards.

According to the Nepali Embassy in Doha, the Nepali delegation highlighted measures taken to criminalize abuses of authority, bribery, money laundering, and the accumulation of illicit assets. Secretary Karki stated that Nepal has strengthened its legal framework to treat such activities as serious offenses and has intensified enforcement efforts to deter corruption-related crimes.

Reiterating Nepal’s commitment to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the delegation emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating corruption. Nepal expressed its readiness to work closely with global partners to promote transparency, uphold the rule of law, and advance institutional reforms as part of its broader governance agenda.