The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)’s delegation met on 6 November 2025 with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki as part of a high-level courtesy visit ahead of the country’s snap elections on 5 March 2026.

The discussion focused on the significance of citizen observation, challenges regarding the implementation of out-of-country voting, and the safety and security of voters and observers, reaffirming ANFREL’s commitment to supporting inclusive, transparent, and credible elections.

The meeting, facilitated by the National Election Observation Committee (NEOC), one of ANFREL’s member organizations in Nepal, underscores ANFREL’s ongoing efforts to promote democratic resilience and deepen engagement with national stakeholders across Asia.

The ANFREL delegation was composed of Executive Director Brizza Rosales, Dr. Manjesh Rana, Senior Program Officer for International Election Observation, and Ms. Ivy Nwe, Program Officer for Capacity-Building and Operations.