International Affairs
Foreign Relations
Nepal's foreign policy principles, regional memberships, bilateral ties, and multilateral engagements.
SCO
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Founded: 2001 · HQ: Beijing, China
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organisation. Nepal was granted Dialogue Partner status and has been working towards deeper engagement with the organisation.
Member States
ChinaIndiaIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanPakistanRussiaTajikistanUzbekistan
Key Sectors
- Security & Defence
- Trade & Economics
- Humanitarian
- Science & Technology
- Energy
- Connectivity
Nepal's Role
Nepal was granted Dialogue Partner status in the SCO. Nepal aims to leverage SCO membership to strengthen trade, connectivity and development cooperation with member states.