Nepal’s Deputy PM urges diplomats to prioritize national interest in geopolitical assessments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for foreign Affairs of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha pointed out that Geopolitical developments need to be assessed keeping national interest at centre while addressing a seminar on – Transferring knowledge on bilateral and multilateral negotiations.

The seminar was organised by the Institute of Foreign Affairs which was attended by the Secretary of Foreign Ministry, former ambassadors, government diplomats, and other dignitaries.

DPM Shrestha emphasised that as the country grapples with new critical issues and geopolitical  rivalries, a diplomat’s role becomes more important to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity.

Climate change, cyber security, energy security, transnational organised crimes, artificial intelligence have become prominent areas of international cooperation and engagements.

By – Sweta Singh (Kathmandu)

RELATED ARTICLES

14 hours ago | Cotton custom duty

Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till Oct 31 to support textile industry

The central government has announced a temporary exemption from all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, in a move aimed at improving the availability of cotton for India's textile industry. According to the Minis...

29/05/26 | 8:19 pm | Puducherry

Govt notifies two new special economic zones in Puducherry

The Union government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry as part of the continued push towards strengthening the country's industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening self-reliance in strategic sectors, according to...

29/05/26 | 6:29 pm | Debt Recovery Tribunals and Lok Adalats.

How India’s Insolvency Framework Has Evolved in 10 Years Under the IBC

India’s insolvency framework has undergone a major transformation over the past decade through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, which replaced a fragmented and delay-ridden system with a unified, creditor-driven and time-bound mechan...