In New York, Foreign Minister Khanal introduces Nepal’s new political order
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal outlined Nepal’s new political order in New York, describing how corruption, instability and economic frustration helped bring Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party to power. He also pitched Nepal’s foreign policy as a tool for development, investment and stronger ties with India, China and the United States.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal spoke at the Asia Society in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to explain Nepal’s rapid political shift.
- He said corruption, instability, slow growth and youth frustration helped fuel the Gen Z movement and the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- Khanal framed Nepal’s foreign policy around economic development, calling the country strategically positioned between India and China.
- He said the government wants investment, infrastructure links, hydropower exports and broader partnerships to help Nepal become a middle-income country within a decade.
