Shishir Khanal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Active Portfolio
📍 Kathmandu-10
🏛 Rastriya Swatantra Party
🎂 Age: 47
Shishir Khanal, the co-founder of Teach For Nepal, brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach to diplomacy. He is tasked with navigating Nepal's foreign relations during a time of intense regional competition, emphasizing economic sovereignty and global partnership.
🎓 Academic Pedigree
Masters in International Development
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Class of 2006
📡 Official Channels
✉ minister.office@gov.np↗
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A Legacy of Governance
Shishir Khanal, the co-founder of Teach For Nepal, brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach to diplomacy. He is tasked with navigating Nepal's foreign relations during a time of intense regional competition, emphasizing economic sovereignty and global partnership.
Core Philosophy
"Nepal must be a bridge of stability, not a playground for geopolitical rivalries."
Political Affiliation
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Professional Trajectory
2026 – Present
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Advocating for 'Neutral Economic Diplomacy' with India, China, and the West.
2023
Minister of Education
Previously served a brief term focused on school mapping and resource allocation.
Legislative Milestones
Sovereign Equality Doctrine
Re-negotiated bilateral treaties to ensure equal transit and trade rights for Nepal.
Digital Diaspora Engagement
Launched a program to involve the global Nepali diaspora in high-tech domestic investments.