Govt. focused in development, investment expansion thru int'l relations: Minister Khanal

Kathmandu, May 28: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal, has shared that the government is committed to effectively use the international relations for country's development and promotion of economic prosperity and national welfare.     

At a programme organised by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Tokha municipality-9 here today, Minister Khanal opined that Nepal's international relations is based on diplomatic, economic, cultural and strategic relations with different countries and international organisations of the world.     

Stating that Nepal has been adopting independent, non-aligned and balanced foreign policy, he argued that Nepal's foreign policy is based on Constitution of Nepal, Charter of the United Nations, Principles of Panchasheel, and values of Non-Aligned Movement.     

Nepal's international relations is balanced, friendly and based on multilateral cooperation, the Foreign Minister underlined that the main objective of Nepal's foreign policy is to protect national welfare, economic development, peace and strengthening international collaboration.     

He viewed, "I am actively involved to provide prompt services to citizens by ending dilly-dallying dallying taking place in the ministry. We have made passport distribution process very easy. One can get passport within two-three days after submitting the application."     

The government has been carrying out activities as per the 100-point commitment letter made public by it after the election, he added.     

Expressing concern over decreasing level of groundwater in Gongabu area, Minister Khanal said coordination with local level was underway for water management of Shivapuri watershed area.(RSS)