Economic Diplomacy for a Prosperous Nepal: Aligning Foreign Policy with Economic Interests

The AIDIA Think Tank & Graduate School is pleased to announce the Fourth AIDIA Distinguished Lecture, featuring Hon’ble Shisir Khanal, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal.

The lecture will explore the role of economic diplomacy in advancing Nepal’s national economic interests, with a focus on how foreign policy can be strategically aligned to promote trade, investment, economic partnerships, and sustainable prosperity.

As Nepal navigates an increasingly interconnected global economy, effective economic diplomacy is essential to expanding international economic opportunities and strengthening the country’s position in the global arena. The lecture will provide an opportunity to engage with these issues and examine how Nepal can leverage its foreign relations to support inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Event Details

Speaker:
Hon’ble Shisir Khanal
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Government of Nepal

Topic:
Economic Diplomacy for a Prosperous Nepal: Aligning Foreign Policy with Economic Interests

Date: 26 August 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Everest, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu

We warmly invite policymakers, academics, researchers, students, development professionals, members of the diplomatic community, and all those interested in Nepal’s foreign policy and economic development to join us for this distinguished lecture.