Message
Nepal’s diplomacy became more proactive, dynamic and result-oriented in the year 2018-2019. Within the broad parameters of Nepal's foreign policy, as defined by the Constitution of Nepal, the country’s external relations were directed towards elevating Nepal’s stature in the world and creating a supportive external environment for rapid socio-economic transformation based on the principles of sovereign equality, mutual respect and benefit. Nepal continued to pursue an independent and balanced foreign policy to promote national interest on the basis of the charter of the UN, non-alignment, Panchasheel, international law, and norms of world peace.
Nepal has taken a number of initiatives on the foreign policy front since the formation of the present government in February 2018. A balanced approach in external dealings, substantial growth in bilateral engagements and expansion of diplomatic relations have not only earned Nepal tremendous goodwill, support and cooperation from the neighbours and international community but also yielded positive outcomes in several important areas of common interests. I believe, these initiatives will make substantive contribution to our national resolve for graduating from an LDC status at an early date, becoming a middle-income country by 2030, and ultimately realizing the national aspiration of Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.
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