Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a virtual interaction programme April 16 with Nepali diplomatic missions based in West Asia and Africa, focusing on service delivery, safety of Nepali nationals and strengthening economic diplomacy.
During the programme, Ambassadors, Consuls General and Chargés d’Affaires briefed the Ministry on the prevailing situation in their respective countries. They also updated on the safety and security of Nepali nationals, the status of consular service delivery, innovative practices adopted by the missions, and their current priorities.

In his opening remarks, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai underscored the importance of effective service delivery and advancing economic diplomacy in the evolving global context. He also stressed leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and responsiveness of diplomatic missions.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, in his closing remarks, highlighted the Government’s core priorities, including good governance and achieving economic prosperity through strengthened economic diplomacy. He instructed the missions to align their efforts with these priorities and further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery through innovation and digitalisation.
The programme was conducted by Joint Secretary Ram Kaji Khadka, Head of the Central Asia, West Asia and Africa Division at the Ministry.