Nepal Election 2026: Parties Unveil Foreign Policy Game Plans

• Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML, and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) release manifestos for March 5 elections.
• All three parties emphasize friendly and balanced relations with neighboring countries.
• RSP advocates 'balanced and dynamic diplomacy', aiming to transform Nepal from 'buffer state' to 'vibrant bridge'.
• RSP proposes trilateral economic partnership with India and China, learning from their development models.
• NC and CPN-UML reiterate traditional foreign policies of 'friendship with all, enmity with none', prioritizing national interest.