Nepal first established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom in 1816. Nepal later established diplomatic relations in 1947 with India and USA. Moreover, with France in April 1949.[1]
Roles, responsibility, and function
According to Government of Nepal (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2069 (2012)[2] Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the following roles, responsibility, and function:
Formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of foreign policy, plan and programs of Nepal
Relation with foreign nations
Representation of Nepal in foreign countries
Publicity of Nepal in foreign countries
Passport and visa to be issued in abroad
Hospitality Management
Protocol
Claim over a person of a Nepali or foreign citizen by the respective governments.
Diplomatic protection (immunities) and privileges
Record of Nepali citizens who are in abroad and their right, interest and protection.
Non-resident Nepalese
Economic diplomacy
Development and promotion of public and non-governmental organizations at international level
Consular practice
United Nations, South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation and other international and regional organization
Foreign diplomatic mission in Nepal
Negotiation and agreement at diplomatic level (on the matters which do not fall under any other ministry)
Operation of Nepal foreign service.
The principle of Panchasheel
Panchasheel made up of Sanskrit word generally refers to the set of five rules or principles to be followed. It is the main principle of foreign affairs of Nepal. Its main goal is to create a peaceful diplomatic relationship between fellow countries and to build a stronger and warmer relations.
Set of five rules
Respect of the territorial integrity and sovereignty.
No interference in the internal affairs of the countries.
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