Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal

Official account of the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal, a think-tank under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal @MofaNepal

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

MoFA Nepal Summer Research Internship & Fellowship 2026 was commenced on 17 June at @IFA_Nepal . Selected from 1,278 applicants, 20 interns and fellows will engage in policy-oriented research on Nepal’s foreign policy priorities.

#MoFASummerInternship2026 #Diplomacy

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

The training program for 24 newly appointed Non-Gazetted First-Class Officers of the Nepal Foreign Service commenced today at @IFA_Nepal . Wishing the participants a productive and engaging learning experience.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

A farewell program was hosted at IFA in honor of outgoing Executive Director Amb. @Prakash_Suvedi. We extend our sincere appreciation for his leadership, guidance, and dedicated service, and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Meghan Nalbo, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation, and her team for a courtesy visit to the @IFA_Nepal today. The meeting focused on future collaboration to strengthen diplomatic training in Nepal. @rojina68

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

The Institute of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal, is accepting expressions of interest for the MoFA Nepal Summer Internship 2026.
Open to graduates and professionals in Nepal and abroad.
Apply here: https://t.co/C51nvIlQZC

[Prakash Kumar Suvedi @Prakash_Suvedi]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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. https://t.co/VY32x1mCnz

[MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 @MofaNepal]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @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.

[MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 @MofaNepal]

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.

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[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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.

[Prakash Kumar Suvedi @Prakash_Suvedi]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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

[Prakash Kumar Suvedi @Prakash_Suvedi]

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.

[Prakash Kumar Suvedi @Prakash_Suvedi]

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.

[Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), Nepal @IFA_Nepal]

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

[Prakash Kumar Suvedi @Prakash_Suvedi]

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