Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal)

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Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय
Building of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal)
Coat of arms of Nepal
Agency overview
JurisdictionNepal and its diplomatic missions worldwide
Agency executives
Websitemofa.gov.np

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal (Nepali: परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय) abbreviated as MoFA is responsible for conducting external affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Ministry of Foreign Affairs represents other line ministries and Government of Nepal while dealing with other states. Currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Honorable Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara is leading the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal. Meanwhile, Mr. Shankar Das Bairagi is serving as Foreign Secretary of Nepal.

History

Nepal's modern, bilateral diplomatic relations officially began with neighboring India in June 1947, followed by formal relations 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 is has 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

List of ministers

This is a list of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Nepal:[3]

Departments under Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Department of Passport

Narayanhiti,Kathmandu

Department of Consular Services

Tripureshwor,Kathmandu

See also

References

  1. ^ "Diplomatic Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government of Nepal. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  2. ^ http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2015/08/government-of-nepal-allocation-of-business-rules-2069-2012.pdf. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Foreign ministers L-R". rulers.org. Retrieved 2016-05-21.

External links

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