The year 2023 marks the centenary of the Nepal-Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty that had formally recognized the sovereignty and independence of Nepal in black and white. Since 1923, the world has witnessed profound political changes but the special friendship between the two countries remains intact as they mark a hundred years of old diplomatic history of mutual esteem, respect and cooperation.
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: In Nepal, as soon as treaties are mentioned, only Sugauli, the Kerung Treaty made after the Nepal-Tibet War and the Nepal-India Treaty of 1950 come to mind. But exactly 100 years ago, during the time of Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, a significant treaty was signed on December 21, 1923. There has been a deep discussion of the treaty's geopolitical context, content, drafting process, and its relevance to Nepal as a nation-state are subjects of deep discussion.
Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Wednesday began a four-day visit to India that is expected to inject a fresh momentum in the already close relations between the two countries.
KATHMANDU, May 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reiterated that Nepal's foreign policy is conducted on the basis of Panchasheel or the five principles of peaceful co-existence.