Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal)

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय
Agency overview
Formed	1951
Jurisdiction	Government of Nepal
Agency executives	Arzu Rana Deuba, Foreign Minister; Sewa Lamsal, Foreign Secretary;
Website	www.mofa.gov.np

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA; Nepali: परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय) is responsible for conducting external affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Ministry of Foreign Affairs represents other line ministries and the Government of Nepal while dealing with other states.

History

Nepal first established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom in 1816. Nepal later established diplomatic relations in 1947 with India and the 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.
Not invading countries.
Enhancement of mutual cooperation and benefits.
Adherence to the policy of peaceful coexistence.

List of ministers

Organisational structure

There are two departments under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Department of Passports, Narayanhiti, Kathmandu (website)
Department of Consular Services, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu (website)

The Ministry has operated a Liaison Office in the border town of Birgunj since 2005.^[3]

The Ministry operates the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.^[4]

References

^ "Diplomatic Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government of Nepal. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2017-08-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Liaison Office, Birgunj". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government of Nepal. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
^ "Institute of Foreign Affairs". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA.

External links

Official Ministry website

[MOFADipRel-1] "Diplomatic Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government of Nepal. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 15 May 2012.

[2] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2017-08-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[3] "Liaison Office, Birgunj". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government of Nepal. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[4] "Institute of Foreign Affairs". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA.

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