Foreign minister Khanal calls for linking diplomacy with national prosperity

KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal has emphasized the need to align Nepal’s diplomacy with the nation’s economic interests and prosperity goals. He stated that foreign policy should not be limited to expanding political and diplomatic relations but should serve as a tool to achieve economic priorities such as trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer, and job creation.

Speaking at the fourth AIDA Lecture Series organized by the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDA), Minister Khanal asserted that economic diplomacy must become an integral part of Nepal’s overall development strategy. He noted that amidst a changing global economy, regional competition, and geopolitical shifts, Nepal must be capable of transforming its diplomatic relations into economic opportunities.