The Center for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) organized a National Seminar on “Strengthening Nepal’s Diplomatic Negotiations.”

The seminar was organized to disseminate key findings of CESIF’s new research on Nepal’s Negotiations with China and discuss practical and strategic approaches to enhance Nepal’s diplomatic capacity in a complex geopolitical landscape.

Speaking at the program, CESIF’s Executive Chairperson, Ambassador Vijay Kant Karn,a said that this seminar aimed to be a platform for strategic reflection, critical analysis, and the formulation of actionable insights to contribute to shaping Nepal's diplomatic future,” reads a statement issued by CESIF.

He further said that in the current global environment of shifting power dynamics, it is crucial for Nepal to “navigate this complex landscape with skill and foresight.”

Highlighting China’s growing strategic interests in Nepal, he underscored the importance of building strong, capable negotiation teams that can safeguard Nepal’s long-term interests.

Policymakers, politicians, national and international experts, analysts, academics, diplomats, bureaucrats, and journalists attended the event.