KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that being a new government does not mean completely distancing itself from the past, stressing continuity in Nepal’s policies and commitment to democratic values.
Speaking during a joint meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers with ambassadors of the European Union and its member states based in Kathmandu and New Delhi, along with other ambassadors stationed in Kathmandu, Prime Minister Shah said Nepal would maintain clear, stable, and predictable policy direction.
According to Prime Minister Shah’s press and research advisor Deepa Dahal, the Prime Minister stated, “Being new does not mean being completely detached from the past. We are fully committed to protecting democratic values and ensuring political stability while maintaining clear, stable, and predictable policy direction.”
He said the government fully understands the urgency of the current moment and the serious responsibility entrusted to it by the public.
Prime Minister Balen Shah also stated that his government remains committed to visibly improving the daily lives of Nepali citizens through good governance and inclusive economic growth.
During the meeting, he said the recent election results in Nepal had delivered a clear and decisive public mandate for good governance and inclusive prosperity, while assuring diplomats that policy continuity would remain intact despite the formation of a new government.
The Prime Minister said the government aims to create new opportunities for citizens by benefiting from global markets, simplifying investment procedures, encouraging innovation, and promoting sustainable development.
He further clarified that Nepal would continue pursuing a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy.
“Our relations with neighbors, development partners, and friendly countries are guided by the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared prosperity,” he said.
Prime Minister Shah expressed gratitude to Nepal’s development partners and friendly nations for their continued goodwill and support toward Nepal’s development and prosperity.
He also stressed Nepal’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, green energy, climate action, tourism, and other major sectors.
Referring to ongoing global conflicts, the Prime Minister said civilians continue to bear the greatest suffering during wars and crises, emphasizing that dialogue, diplomacy, and international law should be prioritized over military confrontation to maintain peace.
During the interaction, ambassadors from the European Union and other diplomatic missions praised Nepal for conducting peaceful elections and congratulated Prime Minister Balen Shah on leading the new government with a mandate for good governance, economic development, and prosperity.
The diplomats also expressed readiness to cooperate and invest in Nepal across various sectors to support economic growth and national development.
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