Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal)

Nepal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय (Nepali); वैदेशिक कार्य मन्त्रालय or विदेश मन्त्रालय (Hindi)
Agency overview
Formed	1951
Jurisdiction	Government of Nepal
Agency executives	Arzu Rana Deuba, Foreign Minister; Sewa Lamsal, Foreign Secretary;
Website	www.mofa.gov.np

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA; Nepali: परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय) oversees Nepal's international relations. It serves as the primary interface for the Nepalese government and its various ministries when engaging with foreign governments.

Roles, Responsibility, and Functions[edit | edit source]

As per Government of Nepal (Allocation pf Business) Rules, 2069 BS (2012), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs performs these key functions:

Developing, executing, and assessing Nepal's foreign policies and programs
Managing Nepal's international relations
Representing Nepal overseas
Promoting Nepal's global image
Overseas passport and visa issuance
Managing state hospitality and protocol matters
Handling citizenship claims between Nepal and other nations
Providing diplomatic immunities and privileges
Tracking and safeguarding Nepali citizens abroad
Addressing non-resident Nepali affairs
Conducting economic diplomacy
Supporting international NGOs and public organisations
Managing consular services
Engaging with UN, SAARC and other international bodies
Overseeing foreign missions in Nepal
Conducting diplomatic negotiations (on matters not assigned to other ministries)
Administering Nepal's foreign service operations

The Panchasheel Principle[edit | edit source]

Pañcaśīla (Sanskrit: पञ्चशील), derived from Sanskrit, represents five fundamental principles that form the cornerstone of Nepal's foreign policy. These guidelines aim to foster peaceful diplomatic ties and cultivate stronger, more cordial international relations.

Respect of the territorial integrity and sovereignty.
No interference in the internal affairs of the countries.
Not invading countries.
Enhancement of mutual cooperation and benefits.
Adherence to the policy of peaceful coexistence.

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