Nepal's Foreign Policy

In this chapter, we discuss about the Nepal's foreign policy. Grade 8 Social Studies, Reference Notes.

Nepal's Foreign Policy

Nepal was widely exposed to the world after the end of Rana rule in 2007 BS. Nepal has maintained diplomatic relations with many countries. Before 2007 BS, Nepal had relations with countries like India, USA, UK, etc. and was known to a few countries like China, India, UK, etc.

SAARC MEMBER COUNTRIES

SAARC Member Countries

1. Nepal
2. India
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh
5. Bhutan
6. Maldives
7. Afghanistan
8. Pakistan

Foreign policy of Nepal

The foreign policy of Nepal is based on non-alignment and the five principles of Panchaseel. Nepal adopts the policy of non-interference, non-violence, peaceful coexistence, mutual cooperation and respect for others sovereignty.

Relation with foreign countries

Nepal, widely known as the land of Lord Buddha and a peace loving country has good relations with other countries. Nepal is also a member of SAARC and UN. Nepal has equal relation with every country and it does not align any country or any block. The people of Nepal and other countries have maintained harmony and understanding each other.

Benefits that we can get from friendly nations:

Friendly relations with other countries help to get knowledge about the geography and life of people in other countries. Keeping good relation helps in the economic development as the donor countries increase. Friendly countries help in promoting tourism industry in our country. It helps in earning foreign currency. The friendly nations provide scholarships to Nepalese students for their higher studies. It will help our country to get quick progress.