Rastriya Swatantra Party Adopts Independent Foreign Policy

Kathmandu. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has adopted an independent, balanced, and national interest-focused foreign policy from its first general convention. 

In the political report and proposals presented by party chairman Rabi Lamichhane at the convention held in Chitwan, it is mentioned that Nepal's national interest and self-respect as defined by the constitution of Nepal will be the main guide for foreign policy in relation to international affairs and foreign policy. 

Chairman Lamichhane has emphasized that Nepal's national sovereignty, territorial integrity, economic prosperity, and international respect should be made a strategic tool of foreign policy. RSP has clarified that it will not have any unnecessary inclination or dependence towards any international power center. The report mentions that Nepal's role on the world stage will be strengthened through diverse partnerships, strategic balance, and autonomous decision-making capacity. 

The party's policy is to expand relations with all friendly nations on the basis of sovereign equality, while remaining committed to the UN Charter, the principles of Panchasheel, the spirit of the Non-Aligned Movement, and international law.

The report mentions that Nepal should play a leading role in the new and serious challenges arising in the changing global environment, and Chairman Lamichhane has mentioned establishing Nepal as an active and effective voice on the world stage in issues such as climate change, energy security, supply chain, technology governance, cybersecurity, and migration. 

RSP has described the Nepali diaspora spread across the world as the most important source of Nepal's soft power.