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International Affairs

Foreign Relations

Nepal's foreign policy principles, regional memberships, bilateral ties, and multilateral engagements.

ACD

Asia Cooperation Dialogue

Founded: 2002 · HQ: Bangkok, Thailand

The Asia Cooperation Dialogue is a premier pan-Asian forum that was initiated by Thailand in 2002 to promote Asian cooperation at a continental level. Nepal participates in ACD ministerial meetings and thematic cooperation initiatives.

Member States

NepalIndiaChinaJapanSouth KoreaThailandIranPakistan+27 others

Key Sectors

  • Energy
  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Tourism
  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Finance

Nepal's Role

Nepal participates in ACD ministerial meetings and thematic working groups. Nepal's engagement focuses on connectivity, energy cooperation, and tourism development.

Official ACD Website