Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud has said that relations with neighboring countries are always a priority, which are friendly, cordial and cooperative based on mutual trust and respect.
Speaking at an event organised here today on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Nepal Council of World Affairs, he said that Nepal's foreign policy is based on the Constitution of Nepal, the UN Charter, non-alignment, principles of Panchsheel, international law and recognition of world peace. "Nepal, as the birthplace of Buddha considers world peace as the basic foundation of its foreign policy. We strongly believe that any dispute should be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means,” he said.
On the occasion, Minister Saud wished the Council continues the tradition of quality discourse and rich discussions on world affairs and foreign policy.
Chair of the Council, Hemant Kharel, mentioned that since the past the Council has been providing a platform for interaction, debate and discussion between experts, academics, professionals, politicians and diplomats on various contemporary issues of foreign affairs and relations.
Kharel mentioned that the Council is a leading organization that promotes and strengthens international relations including socio-economic cooperation between the Government of Nepal and its development partners.
