Kathmandu, Aug 5: With the formation of a new government under the leadership of CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal, experts on foreign affairs have suggested that the government should maintain balanced relations with Nepal’s two close neighbours.
At a face-to-face programme organised by the Reporters’ Club here Thursday, former Ambassador to India Prof Dr Lokraj Baral said both India and China have parallel contribution to the development endeavours of Nepal, which should be equally recognised. He was of the view of addressing the voices of Madhesh trough amendments to the constitution. Practically, Nepal and India have deeper relations and this should always be kept in mind while dealing with foreign relations.
Likewise, former Ambassador to India Dr Durgeshman Singh expressed the view that establishment of balanced relations with the close neighbours would help the country attain development.
Former Ambassador to the US, Dr Shanker Sharma said Nepal is expected to handle its internal problems on its own by strengthening ties with its neighbours.
Dr Suresh Chalise, former Nepal’s Ambassador to the UK, said interests of its neighbours remain as vital part of Nepal’s foreign relations.
Historian Prof Dr Surendra KC suggested that the government should function taking the opposition into confidence and maintaining balanced foreign relations. RSS
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