Foreign Minister Calls for Enhanced Role of Honorary Consuls in Economic Diplomacy
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal urged honorary consuls to adopt a more proactive role in expanding Nepal's trade, investment, and tourism relations, emphasizing economic diplomacy as a key foreign policy priority.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal called for honorary consuls to play a more active role in economic diplomacy, focusing on trade, investment, tourism, and technology transfer.
- Honorary consuls are recognized for bridging Nepal's relations with countries lacking residential diplomatic missions.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to review and improve rules and procedures related to honorary consuls to enhance their effectiveness.
- Minister Khanal emphasized the government's commitment to political stability, good governance, inclusive economic development, and prioritizing legal reforms to control corruption.
