Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal

06/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/30/2026 04:44

Press Release- Pardon to 33 Nepali Inmates by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Government of Nepal extends its sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for graciously granting a royal pardon to 33 (thirty-three) Nepali inmates on the auspicious occasion of Ramadan 1447 AH (2026).

The Government of Nepal highly appreciates this kind gesture as a reflection of the longstanding friendship, goodwill, and cordial bilateral relations between Nepal and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The pardon was granted following the request made by the Government of Nepal through its Embassy in Riyadh.

The inmates will return to Nepal upon completion of the due legal process of Saudi Arabia.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Singhadurbar, Kathmandu

30 June 2026

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