KATHMANDU, June 30: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Monday that the government is placing greater emphasis on results-oriented development diplomacy to support Nepal's economic transformation.
Speaking at the fifth Yadunath Khanal Lecture Series organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khanal said Nepal's diplomatic missions are increasingly focusing on economic diplomacy, trade promotion, investment, tourism, technology partnerships and expanding market access.
He said Nepal's foreign policy must remain rooted in national interests while adapting to changing global geopolitical and geo-economic realities. Referring to growing competition among major powers and the rise of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Khanal said the changing global order presents both opportunities and challenges for countries like Nepal.
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The minister reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, Panchasheel, non-alignment and peaceful coexistence, adding that non-alignment should be understood as active engagement guided by Nepal's national interests rather than neutrality or isolation.
He also stressed the need to avoid viewing every issue solely through a geopolitical lens, saying Nepal's strategic location should be leveraged to expand trade, investment and regional cooperation. Recalling his recent visits to India and China, Khanal said discussions focused on practical cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Khanal added that protecting Nepali citizens abroad remains one of the government's top foreign policy priorities, noting that millions of Nepalis working overseas continue to contribute significantly to both Nepal's economy and their host countries.
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