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Government of Nepal

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singhadurbar, Kathmandu

Trade & Investment

Economic Diplomacy

Nepal's foreign policy actively promotes trade, investment, tourism, and the welfare of Nepali workers abroad to accelerate sustainable development.

Economic diplomacy leverages Nepal's foreign policy tools — missions, bilateral agreements, and multilateral forums — to create jobs, attract investment, grow exports, and send remittances home. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates with the Ministries of Commerce, Finance, and Industry to advance these goals.

Visit Nepal

Nepal is home to 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and rich cultural diversity. The tourism sector is a key driver of economic growth.

1.1M+ tourists/year

Trade with Nepal

Nepal's trade engagement includes preferential access to major markets as an LDC. Key exports include carpets, garments, handicrafts, tea, coffee, and essential oils.

$1.6B exports (2023)

Invest in Nepal

Nepal offers competitive investment opportunities in hydropower, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The Investment Board Nepal facilitates FDI approvals.

$500M+ FDI pipeline

Foreign Employment

Over 3 million Nepali workers are employed abroad. The government works to ensure safe migration, fair contracts, and protection of workers' rights.

$9B remittances (2023)

Foreign Aid & Grants

Nepal coordinates development assistance from bilateral and multilateral donors through the Ministry of Finance's Foreign Aid Coordination Division.

$1.2B aid received (2023)

NRN Affairs

Non-Resident Nepalis are a vital bridge between Nepal and the world. MOFA works with the NRN community to channel investment, expertise, and goodwill.

5M+ diaspora worldwide

Key Economic Diplomacy Achievements

  • Signed MCC Compact ($500M) with the United States for infrastructure development
  • BRI cooperation framework signed with China for connectivity projects
  • Preferential trade agreements with India, China and several other countries
  • Largest per-capita troop contributor to UN Peacekeeping Missions globally
  • Hydropower export agreements with India for up to 10,000 MW