Nepal, April 14 -- The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled a 22-page "National Commitment" document, presenting what it describes as a unified roadmap for governance reform and policy direction.

A key highlight of the document is its foreign policy vision, which prioritises safeguarding Nepal's sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests while adapting to shifting global geopolitics. It calls for leveraging the rise of neighbouring and global powers as opportunities for national development through a calibrated diplomatic approach.

The policy envisions transforming Nepal from a "buffer state" into a "vibrant bridge," strengthened through trilateral economic partnerships and expanded regional connectiv...