गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Nepal to host fifth edition of Prof Yadu Nath Khanal Lecture Series Breaking Nepal to host fifth edition of Prof Yadu Nath Khanal Lecture Series KathmanduPati June 24, 2026 Kathmandu – Nepal’s foreign policy discourse is set to take central stage once again as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) hosts the fifth edition of the Prof Yadu Nath Khanal Lecture Series on June 29.Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai will deliver this year’s speech on “Foreign Policy of Nepal: Navigating Geopolitical and Geo-economical Trends”, a subject that has gained increasing significance as Nepal balances its relations with major powers while seeking greater economic opportunities.The annual lecture series has become one of the Foreign Ministry’s flagship platforms for discussions on diplomacy and Nepal’s place in a rapidly changing world. Named after Prof Yadu Nath Khanal, one of the architects of Nepal’s modern foreign policy, the series aims to encourage debate on the country’s external relations while honoring his contributions to Nepali diplomacy.The choice of this year’s theme reflects the challenges facing Nepal as geopolitical competition intensifies across Asia and economic considerations become increasingly intertwined with foreign policy decisions.Over the past four editions, the lecture series has focused on some of Nepal’s most important diplomatic relationships. The inaugural lecture in 2022 highlighted Prof Khanal’s contribution to Nepal’s foreign policy. The second edition in 2023 continued broader discussions on international affairs while the 2024 lecture examined the future of Nepal-India relations amid shifting global dynamics. Last year’s edition focused on Nepal-China relations in the context of South Asia, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between Kathmandu and Beijing.The series is named after Prof Khanal, a towering figure in Nepal’s diplomatic history. Born in Tanahun in 1913, he served twice as foreign secretary and later advised the prime minister on foreign affairs. He also represented Nepal as ambassador to China, India and the United States, three countries that remain central to Kathmandu’s foreign policy calculations.Widely credited with helping shape Nepal’s diplomatic outlook during its formative years, Khanal advocated expanding Nepal’s international engagement and diversifying its diplomatic contacts. His writings and diplomatic thinking continue to influence Nepal’s foreign policy establishment decades after his service.As Nepal confronts evolving geopolitical and geo-economic realities, this year’s lecture is expected to add fresh perspectives to an ongoing debate about how the Himalayan nation should position itself in an increasingly competitive regional and global environment. TAGS : #Ministry of Foreign Affairs Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive?
