KATHMANDU, April 24: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said that the proposed draft of the Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Act will be presented in the upcoming session of Parliament.
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Speaking at an interaction held at the ministry on Thursday with representatives of the Non-Resident Nepali Association, he stated that the government remains committed to making the law effective by incorporating the rights, roles, and contributions of non-resident Nepalis.
Minister Khanal noted the need to present the aspirations of the Constitution more clearly, both in terms of conceptual grounding and practical implementation.
Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai said the ministry views non-resident Nepalis as reliable partners and expressed confidence that this cooperation will be further strengthened in the future.
During the program, association representatives, including President Dr Hemraj Sharma, founding president Upendra Mahato, immediate past president Dr Badri KC, former president Kul Acharya, founding international coordinator Bhim Udas, vice presidents Rozina Pradhan Rai and Buddhi Subedi, and focal person Saroj Dahal, offered suggestions on the draft law.
They emphasized the need to align the legislation with the social, economic, and cultural rights enshrined in Nepal’s Constitution while also addressing the aspirations of non-resident Nepalis. The program was attended by office-bearers of the association as well as representatives from Europe and Asia.
