In a first, 20 interns complete 8-week work at foreign ministry
Summary
Twenty young Nepalis completed the first eight-week internship and fellowship programme at Nepal’s foreign ministry, gaining direct access to policymakers and research experience on foreign policy themes. Officials say the initiative will continue and may expand into a longer-term fellowship.
Key Points
- The Institute of Foreign Affairs launched the first MoFA Nepal Summer Internship–2026, an eight-week policy research programme for Nepali graduates and professionals.
- Twenty participants joined across three tracks and worked on strategic affairs, public international law, development, emerging technologies, clean energy, climate diplomacy and diaspora issues.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the programme was meant to open new routes into policymaking beyond the civil service and electoral politics.
- Officials and participants said the programme gave unusual access to bureaucrats and diplomats, though its voluntary structure may have limited who could participate.
