The address of the Chinese envoy: Disregard for political sensitivity The speech of His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song delivered mainly in two parts at a programme organised in the capital City has generated political waves as if on a full moon day. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
Russia's naked aggression against Ukraine: Lesson to draw for Nepal Russia’s savage attack on Ukraine has been justifiably condemned round the globe. The war has now entered its 13th day, and scenes of people’s sufferings are simply heartbreaking. Opinion 09 Mar, 2022
Envoy appointments kept aside on the backburner Kathmandu, April 9 Nepali diplomacy is indeed unique. We keep diplomatic outposts headless for months and even years, but expect the best outcomes from our missions abroad. We tend to cut diplomatic contacts in host countries by delaying... Travel 10 Apr, 2016
FNCCI-UN rep meet KATHMANDU: Members of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) and newly appointed Nepali representative for United Nations Gyan Chandra Acharya discussed on possibility of expansion of Nepali economic diplomacy on Wednesday.... 05 Nov, 2009
LETTERS Foreign serviceK K Joshi has raised a timely and pertinent question through his letter “Nepali diplomacy” (THT, Sept. 24). I agree with the author that no career diplomat has ever made an outstanding mark in Nepali diplomacy. However, I would also... 24 Sep, 2007
LETTERS Nepali diplomacyThis refers to Madhav Shrestha’s edit page article “Nepali Diplomacy” (THT, September 19) and his assertion that political appointees as ambassadors will do harm to national interest. Can the author explain if career diplomats of... 23 Sep, 2007
Nepali diplomacy : Political appointees spoiling Nepal’s image Nepali diplomacy is beset with many shortcomings. In fact, the government has neither taken any initiative to put the derailed diplomatic practice back on track nor given any serious thought to improve it. The recent appointment of ambassadors for... 18 Sep, 2007
LETTERS Nepali diplomacyMadhav Shrestha has rightly pointed out the negative consequences of the power play in the recent ambassadorial appointments in his article “Ambassadorial appointments” (THT, Sept 5). It is a matter of shame for the government to... 06 Sep, 2007
Postmodern diplomacy : Nepal is lagging far behind Nepali authorities need to keep a close tab on the evolving diplomatic patterns to keep themselves updated on emerging trends. The world over, increasing empowerment of the common people is wresting power away from the state in every sphere. This, in... 30 Jul, 2007
Last-minute rush The government’s nomination of fourteen ambassadors has sparked off an immediate Maoist backlash. The Maoists, who have also objected to the appointments to the top posts of the National Human Rights Commission, organised a valley-wide bandh... 19 Dec, 2006
Nepali diplomacy : Need for paradigm shift A major refocusing of Nepal’s foreign policy and its diplomatic apparatus is long overdue in light of the momentous changes in the security, diplomatic and economic environments across the globe. We need a paradigm shift in foreign policy to build an... 01 Aug, 2006
Revisiting SAARC - Can it make a turnaround? The creation of SAARC has been the work of the political elite and bureaucrats of South Asia. It has yet to make its existence felt by the people with its meaningful deeds. Critics call it a behemoth in size and a laggard in achievement. The huge human... 31 Oct, 2005
