Kathmandu, Oct. 10 -- The government has withdrawn the blue diplomatic number plates previously issued to vehicles used by honorary consuls appointed by foreign countries to Nepal.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri confirmed the decision, citing adherence to international law, reciprocity, the Rules Relating to Honorary Consuls, 1982, and prevailing global practices.

"The government made this decision also based on complaints about the misuse of vehicles with blue number plates," Paudel told Republica.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Republica....