Kathmandu, May 22 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially recognised the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) led by Mahesh Shrestha, following a Supreme Court-mandated unity convention held in Kathmandu earlier this month.

The foreign ministry issued a circular to Nepali diplomatic missions worldwide on Thursday, acknowledging the legitimacy of the newly elected executive committee under Shrestha's leadership. The recognition follows the Supreme Court's directive for a unity convention to resolve longstanding leadership disputes within the NRNA.

Spokesperson for Shrestha's NRNA, Gangadhar Gautam, expressed gratitude for the government's support.

"We thank Honourable Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, Secretary Amrit Kuma...