Foreign Minister Khanal Pledges Balanced Diplomacy Centered on Sovereignty and National Interest

Kathmandu. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has expressed commitment to adopting balanced diplomacy by keeping Nepal's sovereignty, geographical integrity, and national interest at the center. He expressed this view while responding to questions raised by members of the National Assembly during the meeting on Tuesday regarding the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84's annual policy, program, and budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The government aims to transform traditional diplomacy into economic diplomacy. Minister Khanal informed that special programs will be conducted to make Nepal an international destination for information technology, education, and health services, and to attract foreign investment in the energy and tourism sectors. Furthermore, a policy has been adopted to globally promote Nepali identity, culture, and products through the 'Brand Nepal' campaign.