KATHMANDU, May 28 : Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal on Thursday said Nepal is committed to utilising its international relations for achieving development and economic prosperity while promoting national interest.
Minister Khanal was speaking at a programme organised by the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Tokha on the outskirts of Kathmandu when he also said the government will ensure that people get their passports faster.
“Nepal’s international relations will be based on her diplomatic, economic, cultural and strategic partnership with different countries and international organisations,” Khanal said.
Pointing out that Nepal has been pursuing an independent, non-aligned and balanced foreign policy, the minister said, “We will move forward our foreign policy on the basis of Nepalese constitution, the United Nations Charter, the Principle of Panchasheel and the values of the non-aligned movement.”
“The main objective of our foreign policy is to consolidate protection of national interest, promote economic development and expand international collaborations,” the minister added.
Earlier on Tuesday, during a joint meeting with EU Ambassadors here, Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that Nepal will continue adopting a pragmatic and balanced foreign policy under his government.
“Our relationship with our neighbours, development partners and friendly countries will be guided by the principle of mutual respect, sovereign equality and shared prosperity,” Shah said.
On Thursday, Khanal also said the government is working seriously towards providing effective and prompt services in the foreign ministry, adding that the people will now get their passports within days after submitting an application instead of weeks.
The minister reiterated that the government is effectively working towards implementing its 100 point commitment papers to make service delivery effective and added that those holding important public positions in the post-2006 period will be investigated and corruption case files reopened. (PTI)
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