Foreign Ministry Begins Implementing Governance Reforms Outlined in Mayor Balen Shah's 100-Point Plan

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun work to implement the points within its jurisdiction from the 100-point governance reform action plan unveiled by the administration led by Mayor Balen (Balendra) Shah.

Ministry's Joint Secretary and Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri stated that preparations have already begun to strictly adhere to and enforce the matters related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned in the government's published agenda.

He said, "We have already started working today. The Policy Planning Division has advanced its study on the matter."

Thapa mentioned that the government has already been working on some issues related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned in the agenda. He informed that there is a need to intensify some of these efforts and that implementation is being seriously advanced for that purpose.

The government has stated it will form an inter-ministerial task force to study the impact of international and regional crises. Based on this, the work of preparing necessary policies and strategies is to be completed within 30 days under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will formulate a plan within 30 days regarding what kind of strategy Nepal can adopt concerning the impact on Nepal due to the escalating international conflict.

The government's action plan mentions that the task force will conduct a detailed study and submit a report within seven days, including short-term, medium-term, and long-term policy and programmatic measures. Based on this report, necessary decisions and implementation processes will be immediately advanced.

A committee, coordinated by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, has been formed to understand the situation of Nepalis facing difficulties due to the escalating conflict in Middle Eastern countries. Representatives from various ministries are part of this committee. Spokesperson Chhetri stated that three meetings of this committee have already been held, and preparations are underway for the fourth meeting, where the committee will discuss the 100-point agenda issued by the government.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is gathering information about Nepalis in Iran and other Gulf countries. The Ministry states that it is taking the initiative to repatriate those who wish to return.