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Foreign Policy
Objective
The fundamental objective of the foreign policy is to enhance the dignity of Nepal in the international arena by maintaining the sovereignty,
integrity and independence of the country.
Guiding Principles
The foreign policy of Nepal is guided by the abiding faith in the United Nations and policy of nonalignment.
The basic principles guiding the foreign policy of the country include:
Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
Respect for mutual equality.
Non-aggression and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Cooperation for mutual benefit.
The foreign policy of Nepal is also guided by the international law and other universally recognized norms governing international relations.
The value of world peace also constitutes a significant element guiding the foreign policy of the country.
Constitutional Provisions on Foreign Policy
The Directive principle and the State Policy of the Constitution of Nepal (1990) identify the cardinal principles, parameters, and
general directions of Nepal’s foreign policy. They are:
Directive Principle
The state, in its international relations shall be guided by the objective of enhancing the dignity of the nation in the international arena by maintaining the
sovereignty, integrity, and independence of the country.
State Policy
The Foreign Policy of Nepal shall be guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter, the Panchahseel, International law and the value of world peace.
The state shall pursue a policy of making continuous efforts to institutionalize peace in Nepal through international recognition by promoting
co-operative and cordial relations in the economic, social and other spheres on the basis of equality with neighboring and all countries of the world.
Policy
In accordance with the overriding objective and the
fundamental principles guiding the foreign policy of the country Nepal has been
pursuing a policy of making continuous efforts to institutionalize peace by
promoting cooperative and good relations in the economic, social and other
spheres on the basis of equality with neighbouring and all other countries of
the world. Being desirous of promoting cordial relations and cooperation with
other countries, Nepal has established Diplomatic
Relations with 113 countries in the world. It is an active member of the
Non-Aligned Movement, the United Nations (see Nepal
and the UN), its Specialised Agencies as well as other
International Organizations, and a founding member of the South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation ( Nepal and the SAARC).
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