Nepal’s balanced view about USA-Venezuela tension

Kathmandu-The Nepal government has said it is closely following recent developments in Venezuela and urged all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said actions that could further escalate tensions should be avoided. Nepal underscored the need to fully respect the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of states, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The ministry said disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue, diplomacy and mutual understanding.

The comment comes as the situation in Venezuela has sharply escalated after a surprise United States military operation early this month. US forces carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, detaining them on drug trafficking charges.

Press Release:

The Government of Nepal has been closely following the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Nepal calls upon all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid actions that may further escalate tensions.

Nepal underscores the importance of fully respecting the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of states, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

Nepal emphasises that disputes should be resolved peacefully through dialogue, diplomacy and mutual understanding.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singha Durbar, Kathmandu

7 January 2026