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Foreign Policy of Nepal
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 Interim Constitution of Nepal
(2007) 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 (Clause 34.6 ).
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 (Clause 35.21).
- 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 (Clause 35.22).
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 128 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 and active player
in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (visit Nepal and the SAARC).
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