Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The Veterinary Laboratory in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province, has been designated as the National Rabies Referral Laboratory. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has tasked the facility with collecting and testing suspected rabies samples nationwide and conducting related research. This expansion broadens the lab's scope from its previous regional focus.

Non-Resident Ambassador of Spain to Nepal, Juan Antonio March Pujol, met with Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, to discuss agricultural modernization, digitalization, and bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Pujol sought Nepal's support for Spain's candidate in the 2027 FAO Director-General election, to which Minister Chaudhary agreed to consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.