Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal)


The Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs abbreviated as MoFA is responsible for conducting external affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Ministry of Foreign Affairs represents other line ministries and the Government of Nepal while dealing with other states. Currently Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the Rt. Hon. Pradeep Gyawali, is leading the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Shankar Das Bairagi is serving as Foreign Secretary of Nepal.

History

Nepal's modern, bilateral diplomatic relations officially began with neighboring India in June 1947, followed by formal relations with France in April 1949.

Roles, responsibility, and function

According to Government of Nepal Rules, 2069 Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the following roles, responsibility, and function:
This is a list of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Nepal:
There are two departments under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
The Ministry has operated a Liaison Office in the border town of Birgunj since 2005.
The Ministry operates the Institute of Foreign Affairs in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.