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KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal returned home on Saturday after completing his week-long official visit to China, marking a significant diplomatic journey since he assumed office in December last year. During the visit, held at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, both nations engaged in substantive discussions and negotiations covering a wide spectrum of topics encompassing politics, economics, trade, and cultural relations.
Anil Sigdel, Kedar Neupane, and Basu Sharma
December 23, 2020
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Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali during a press meet, in Kathmandu, on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
The government of Nepal launching the new foreign policy is commendable, but it lacks strategic depth and clarity. A clear and succinct policy statement could have paved the way for strengthening diplomatic engagement with external partners, especially neighbours, including institutions and friends of Nepal.
Before anything else, one is forced to wonder why there is no English version available – its main objective seems to be domestic consumption rather than a message for regional and international stakeholders – nor is there an ‘executive summary’ for a document that includes many sub-topics and themes.