Pokharel cites four reasons Nepal was not invited to BRICS
Summary
Govind Raj Pokharel has blamed Nepal’s diplomatic weaknesses for the country’s failure to receive an invitation to the BRICS summit in New Delhi. He said government actions on ambassador appointments, climate-change diplomacy and rescue assistance may have hurt ties with key partners.
Key Points
- Govind Raj Pokharel said Nepal’s diplomatic weaknesses may have contributed to India not inviting Nepal to the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
- He cited PM Balendra Shah’s reported refusal to meet Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, ambassador appointments and Nepal’s positions on climate change and rescue assistance.
- Pokharel said Nepal should strengthen ties with domestic and foreign experts, lawmakers and political parties while protecting its national interests.
- Nepal was not invited to the conference held in New Delhi from Saturday to Sunday.
