Foreign Minister Khanal Pledges Balanced Diplomacy Centered on Sovereignty and National Interest
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal pledges balanced diplomacy focused on Nepal's sovereignty and national interest, aiming to transform traditional diplomacy into economic diplomacy and promote Nepal globally.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal emphasizes balanced diplomacy centered on Nepal's sovereignty, geographical integrity, and national interest.
- The government plans to transform traditional diplomacy into economic diplomacy, promoting IT, education, health services, energy, and tourism sectors.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is digitizing passport and consular services and establishing a 'Diaspora Expert Network' and 'Knowledge Bank' to engage Nepalis abroad.
- Minister Khanal states the government is committed to resolving border disputes with India diplomatically and strengthening trade routes with China.
