Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal

With the conclusion of the #BasicForeignServiceTraining2082 Group III, a big task is over for this year. Wishing every trainee officer a fulfilling journey ahead—both in career and in life. We’ll meet again, at different turns, in different roles.

Hon. @shisir emphasized leveraging skills and global exposure of Nepali students while addressing a seminar on student migration at IFA. Deliberations emphasized need to approach Student Migration as a national issue beyond a sectoral issue. shorturl.at/qvoWn

Hon. Minister Mr Shisir Khanal addressed a seminar organised by the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) @IFA_Nepal today on "Student Migration: Policy, Aspiration, and Global Mobility." Highlighting the roles of Nepali students abroad, the Hon. Minister emphasised the pursuit of knowledge has always been a journey beyond borders to expand perspectives and expertise. He underscored the need for a diaspora knowledge network to map the specialised skills of Nepali students and link their global insights to national development priorities. On the occasion, the Hon. Minister also highlighted Nepal's unique strengths in areas such as Climate Science, IT and Ancient Wisdom to build world-class institutions that match the ambitions of our youth. "We are not losing a generation; we are distributing one," he said, stressing the need to transform migration into a circular flow of knowledge that ensures every journey culminates in a contribution to the nation. The programme was attended by government officials, migration experts, researchers, and young diplomats of MoFA.

The Basic Foreign Service Training Program 2082 (Group III) is nearing its conclusion on April 29 🇳🇵 Grateful to all experts and participants for their valuable contributions in shaping Nepal’s future diplomats. #Diplomacy #IFA #Nepal

The Basic Foreign Service Training Program 2082 (Group III) for newly inducted Section Officers of the Nepal Foreign Service officially commenced on Sunday, March 29, 2026. @IFA_Nepal extends sincere appreciation to all the subject experts for sharing their valuable insights.

The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Bala Nanda Sharma, addressed today, as Chief Guest, the seminar on “Diplomacy of Wildlife Exchange: Context and Issues in Nepal”, organised to mark #IFADay. He commended @IFA_Nepal’s role in policy discourse, training and capacity-building, and underscored the need to strengthen the Institute accordingly. @pmsushilakarki @amritrai555 @lokbchhetri

A two-day @IFA_Nepal; @FRS_org joint workshop on Hague Code of Conduct on Missile Proliferation successfully concluded on Feb 7. Various Nepali governmental and non-governmental stakeholders could further enhance their understanding of this unique aspect of non-proliferation.

Yesterday, on December 3, IFA hosted a Digital Security Training organized by its MoU partner @Hakahaki_nefej in collaboration with the @asiacentre_org. Several media persons benefitted from the insightful presentation.

With my friend Arjun Kant Mainali discussing Protocol and Etiquette, & myself introducing the subject of Culinary Diplomacy for Nepal, the Ambassadors' Orientation concluded today. A big thanks to all resource persons; hats off to the patience and engagement of all participants.

Mr. Mo Fuchun, DG Counselor's Office, Shanghai Municipal Government visited IFA on 5 November & held a meeting with ED @Prakash_Suvedi. They emphasized importance of close collaboration between think tanks in order to further strengthen the mulifaceted ties between Nepal and PRC.

Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Ambassadors started today at IFA. Delivering a keynote address, Foreign Minister @Arzuranadeuba navigated through foreign policy priorities of Nepal. @sewa_lamsal

FOOD SECURITY IS NATIONAL SECURITY @BishowParajuli was profoundly thought provoking. So was the ensuing interaction. Hope this edition of #IFA_Lecture contributes to mainstreaming food security debate & debate on many other transnational issues in Nepali Foreign Policy discourse.

Today @nilanthis visited @IFA_Nepal & talked about lectures she gave in this trip & her research on South Asia. Interactions with international experts like her may help us in Nepal to move beyond mere foreign policy discourse and shape a real indigenous Nepali IR discourse.

A multi-stakeholder seminar on "Climate Change Relevance to Diplomacy'" commenced today. @KusumTh89555469 delivered the keynote address, emphasizing Nepal's commitment to addressing climate change and outlining initiatives undertaken by Nepal's legislative body. @pratinidhisabha

Members of @Hakahaki_nefej, an MOU partner of @IFA_Nepal, visited us today. We agreed that we can work together towards further consolidating climate diplomacy @kosmosbk @Tikabandhan

Training on Economic Diplomacy concluded today. Final lecture was by Advocate Anjan Neupane, who discussed on Nature of Commercial Disputes and Rules and Regulations of Arbitration in Nepal. IFA is grateful to Resource Persons. GOOD LUCK DEAR PARTICIPANTS IN YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENTS.

A three-day training on Economic Diplomacy targeted at @MofaNepal officials newly deputed to various Nepali Missions abroad started today with Mr Gyan Chandra Acharya presenting "An Ambassador's Overview" and @Gocorawasthi "A Private Sector's Overview".

An #IFA_Lecture was delivered by @BishowParajuli on the topics FOOD SECURITY IS NATIONAL SECURITY. It touched upon many pertinent natinal and international issues of food security and its relations to development and overall national security.

Basic Foreign Service Training concluded today with Foreign Secretary @sewa_lamsal conferring certificates to our participants. IFA is grateful to all resource persons for making it a joyous & fruitful journey. We wish our participants successfull career in Nepal Foreign Service.

On 24 August, as entrusted by @Arzuranadeuba @MofaNepal IFA conducted a workshop of senior Foreign Service officials to SWOT analyse various institiutional and policy aspects that they have been dealing on a daily basis. Was an exciting knowledge generating exercise.