5 July, Kathmandu : With its 100 days in office, present government has shared the accomplishments, claiming achievements as per the goal of good governance and better service delivery. The Foreign Ministry argued it aligned its activities with the government’s motto of simplified, transparent, accountable, efficient and tech-friendly services.
Launch of MoFA App to facilitate Nepalis facing problems abroad, expansion of online legal consultation by the Department of Consular Service across all districts and at 537 local levels, resolving problems faced by Nepalis in Portugal on temporary residence permit, rescue of 819 persons from south eastern Asia trapped in online scamming, ensuring amnesty to 128 Nepalis (who were in prison) by UAE and 33 Nepalis by Saudi Arabia after Ministry endeavours, resumption of stalled tea export to India are some of the achievements shared by the Foreign Ministry.
Similarly, formation of 24-hour emergency rescue task force and subsequent return of 1,047 Nepalis facing crises in the wake of West Asia conflict, introduction of passport in new system (to begin from July 13), mobile camp for convenient distribution of passports in various countries, collaboration with local administration and postal departments for distribution of passports at people’s doorsteps are other activities the Foreign Ministry conduced in the last 100 days.
The Ministry informed that Prime Minister Balendra Shah was collectively paid courtesy call by the Ambassadors and Chiefs of Missions in Kathmandu on April 8, while by the European Union and some Ambassadors/Chiefs of Missions on May 26. The Foreign Ministry had coordinated for both events. Economic diplomacy has been attached much priority, the Ministry said, adding that economic cooperation with various countries is made effective with this goal. Areas of mutual benefits are identified and works forwarded accordingly.
Programmes and policies have also been aligned to this regard. Export trade, foreign aid, investment and tourism promotion, development of information technology are mobilized as part of country’s national interest, while Nepali missions abroad are conducting activities in the same spirit. The government has proceeded with a postponement of its scheduled graduation from the category of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to a middle-income country.
Though Nepal’s graduation to a middle-income country was scheduled on November 24, 2026, the government has requested for the schedule deferral by November 29, in the wake of evolving national and international economic and political circumstances. The Foreign Ministry had formally proposed to the Chair of the UN Committee for Development Policy on May 13, 2026. The government in its 100 days in office held a virtual meeting with high-level officials from the United Kingdom regarding long-standing issues concerning former British Gurkha personnel. Foreign Minister Khanal also attended the Ninth Indian Ocean Conference held in Mauritius on April10, voicing for priorities to connectivity, maritime access, regional cooperation, and partnership as the capacity of the landlocked country.
In the given time, Nepal engaged in bilateral consultations meeting with various countries which include Romania, Norway, Switzerland, Egypt and Denmark. The government continued efforts to make sure that foreign employment for Nepali workers is safe, dignified and secure. Labour agreements with 13 countries have been already concluded. As the accomplishments report states, efforts are being made to promote Nepal’s soft power through cultural and diplomatic initiatives.
Additionally, endorsing the Nepal’s proposal the United Nations has declared April 15 as the International Arogya (Wellness) Day. Likewise, April 24 witnessed the signing of a significant agreement to repatriate Nepali manuscripts dating back to 800 years from Heidelberg University in Germany. Similarly, to amend the Non-Resident Nepali Act is also a priority for the government as it seeks to better utilise diaspora skills, investment and networks for national development.
The launch of an internship/fellowship through the Foreign Affairs Study Institute and the calling for applications for the first time for appointments of ambassadors are other accomplishments of the Ministry. Nearly, 3,000 applicants have been received and the Ministry is working on them. Nepali missions abroad are undertaking efforts to promote formal remittance channels, preventing informal system for money transfers. In this period, above 12 foreign visits to Nepal were successfully made by various foreign friendly nations, contributing to further strengthen the bilateral ties, according to the government.
