The German Embassy in Kathmandu has strongly refuted recent media reports regarding the procurement of Nepal’s passports and summonning of Nepal’s Chargé d’Affaires in Berlin, labeling the coverage as "false or misleading."
In an official clarification issued to address the swirling controversy, the Embassy emphasized that neither its officials nor the German government had authorized any publications or engaged with journalists on the matter. The diplomatic mission moved swiftly to set the record straight on what it termed small but critical distinctions in international relations.
Addressing rumors surrounding the engagement between the two nations, the Embassy clarified the nature of the diplomatic dialogue in Berlin. "Nepal’s Chargé d’Affaires in Berlin was invited to a meeting at the German Federal Foreign Office – not summoned. It may sound like a small distinction, but in diplomacy, it matters."
The Embassy explicitly denied reports that Germany had exerted pressure or threatened diplomatic fallout over the ongoing passport tender dispute. It confirmed that no protest note or official document was handed over to the Nepali side, and absolutely no warnings were issued regarding the potential outcome of the procurement proceedings.
Furthermore, amid speculation that Germany was attempting to influence local legal frameworks, the Embassy underscored its foundational commitment to democratic institutions and the rule of law.
"Germany fully respects the independence of the judiciary. In fact, it is a principle enshrined in our Constitution. As a matter of principle, the Embassy does not comment on ongoing court proceedings, and we have not done so at any point in this case."
The clarification comes at a time when state procurement contracts in Nepal are under intense public and legal scrutiny. With this statement, the German Embassy aims to dismantle growing misinformation and reaffirm its adherence to standard, respectful diplomatic protocols.
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