Our Ministry
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The principal government agency responsible for conducting Nepal's foreign relations and formulating foreign policy.
Research & Training
Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA)
The Institute of Foreign Affairs is an autonomous research and training institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Established in 1990, the IFA serves as a think-tank and training centre for Nepal's foreign policy community, diplomats, and researchers.
Training Programs
Pre-posting orientation for diplomats, language courses, protocol training, and negotiation skills workshops for foreign service officers.
Research & Publications
Policy research, foreign policy journals, working papers, and analytical reports on Nepal's international relations and bilateral ties.
Academic Programs
Collaboration with universities on diplomatic studies, international relations courses, and sponsored research fellowships.
Conferences & Dialogues
Track II diplomacy events, international conferences, bilateral dialogues, and annual Nepal Foreign Policy Summit.