The Nepalese government has claimed a significant shift in its approach to international relations, asserting that foreign policy is now guided primarily by national interest. Officials say all diplomatic interactions between foreign ambassadors and senior Nepali officials must now be routed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a departure from previous practice.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has framed the approach as 'results-oriented development diplomacy,' aimed at driving economic transformation through trade, investment, tourism, and technology partnerships. The government presented these changes as part of its review of its first 100 days in office.