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Chitwan National Park has experienced a significant increase in domestic tourist arrivals while foreign tourist numbers have decreased during the current fiscal year. According to park officials, the decline in foreign visitors may be attributed to political developments in Nepal and conflicts in the Middle East, while domestic travel has been boosted by factors like increased Nepalis traveling and a government-introduced two-day weekend.

Several foreign ambassadors, including those from Guatemala, Austria, Luxembourg, and the Russian Federation, presented their Letters of Credence to President Ramchandra Paudel and paid courtesy calls on Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. Discussions during these meetings focused on bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and administrative matters.