At the end of the eighth central meeting of the ruling UML in November (21-22), the opposition party was decimated. Because, he wrongly predicted that President and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli would be highly criticized. Another attempt to prove that Oli was autocratic by raising the issue of removing Bhim Rawal from even ordinary membership failed.

  Such attacks on Oli are not new, facing which he has reached the leadership. There was no communication of enthusiasm for those who were greedy for the organization of UML but jealous of Oli. Because, UML without Oli is not possible at least now, the day it becomes possible, it will be on Oli's proposal. After nothing happens, those who try to play within the UML line are looking for a new 'card', they will not succeed there either.

The government again introduced four ordinances on January 1, which appear to be aimed at improving public services and promoting business. Even though the prime minister has been accused of being the same authoritarian and undemocratic as before, the good governance provisions contained in the ordinance have weakened them.

Others brought an ordinance to break up UML, UML brought an ordinance to bring agility in service delivery. Because they are used to fighting for a share in power, even if they announce the formation of a front named like this, such seasonal fronts do not gain power. Because those fronts and the leadership of the three have failed. 

But this article does not focus on domestic politics. It focuses on the foreign policy and relations presented by the Prime Minister at the UML meeting. The meeting further highlighted the 'Nepal First' policy advanced by Prime Minister Oli. Oli seems to be under siege from all sides because of his leadership of Nepali interests.  As the

has also collected past experiences and practices, the topics covered in foreign relations approved by the meeting have been further refined. Analyzing the changed world order correctly, it has prepared a roadmap for Nepal's foreign policy accordingly. And, according to that, the foreign affairs are conducted now. Let us first analyze some important aspects of the foreign policy approved by the meeting:- 

First – Neighbors first priority ie India and China. Even though the debate that the neighbors India and China should be the first priority of Nepal's foreign policy has been going on for a long time, it has not been clearly articulated. However, the manifesto of the main party contained parts of it. But now it is clear that UML has analyzed its dimensions by giving first priority to India and China.

It is said in the document, "Making national interest a priority, the multilateral diplomatic, economic, social, cultural and commercial relations with all friendly countries including both neighbors will be made closer and stronger." Approaches to specific issues are different, but ideas, theories and practical approaches are not overlooked. Matters like the border, the 1950 treaty were raised as issues, not by insistence. Taiwan is included in one China policy, that is Nepal's policy. It is sought to make the neighbor a development partner, but by doing so, it is also expected to ensure that Nepal's self-respect is maintained. 

Second – universal similarity. Rather than saying that everyone's universality is equal, it is more important whether it is treated accordingly or not. In that sense, Prime Minister Oli has made practical use of the principle of universal equality. In the report, it is mentioned that the foreign relations will be conducted on the basis of 'universal equality' based on the principle of balanced, trustworthy, good neighborliness and consistent and based on mutual interest and respect and benefits.

Oli has promoted relations on the basis of universal equality ever since he became the prime minister in October 2072. Since then, this principle is continuously being implemented in relations from neighbors to Shaktishrastra.

Third – solution through diplomatic dialogue. If Nepal has a problem, whether it is with its neighbors or with Shaktishrastra, it will solve it through diplomatic dialogue. Those who always try to keep Nepal in instability sometimes hold views from march pass to war front against the neighbors. He should be clear that he does not want the welfare of Nepal. UML does not use tunnels to fight a war and use those tunnels to reach intelligence agencies and surrender through them.

UML has clearly said, "The existing problems with the neighboring friendly countries will be resolved through diplomatic means." Be it the issue of geography up to Limpiyadhura or other issues of disagreement with China, India, Nepal will make dialogue the basis of the solution. No longer do the old expansionist, imperialist or reference to the use of force against a country arise in the context of dispute resolution. The public has been saying that the solution to the wars like Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine, etc. should be through dialogue.

4th – Freedom and non-alignment based on justice. Nepal has adopted an independent and non-aligned foreign policy keeping in mind the geopolitical sensitivities. Prime Minister Oli has been emphasizing that non-alignment and independent foreign policy should be based on justice. That means that the sovereignty and independence of comparatively small nations must also be protected. It means that we should be able to practice equality and fairness without bowing to any power. This includes the effects of climate change on Nepal and its compensation. 

Fifth – principle of balance. Nepal has adopted a balanced foreign policy not only because it is located in the middle of huge neighbors, but also considering the possibility of activities of powerful countries against those neighbors through Nepal. There is no problem with the policy but the behavior is flawed. Currently, Nepal does not make any alliance with any neighboring or powerful country, because it is not in the interest of the nation.

Prime Minister Oli has asked neighbors like India and China and powerful nations including America to reconsider their approach and behavior towards Nepal. He said, "Any independent nation wants to no longer be forced to work for the orders, instructions or interests of others." We want to emphasize the true effort of independence.'

Sixth - Ensuring the national interest in the aid project. Whether Nepal engages in economic cooperation with its emerging neighbors or with Shakti Rashtra, it is drawn into disputes. India, China, America or any other country should look at their national interests first. In this realistic world, no one even gives free help to anyone. Therefore, Nepal will also make its own self-centered project and offer support to it.

Nepal is currently on the journey of development and prosperity, so there is a lack of resources. For that, the external community should be openly invited for investment. It is not in the national interest to unnecessarily politicize and dispute the issue of any aid project for your political urges and geopolitical interests. This also applies to BRI and MCC.

Is there anything wrong with this policy?  National interest in

implementation is more important than

policy implementation. Prime Minister Oli has promoted foreign relations by keeping national interests at the center. Even though he was the prime minister three times before, his term of office is only four and a half years. For the first time (from October 2072 to July 2073), for the second time (from February 2074 to May 2078), and for the third time (from April to June 2078), he has taken some important decisions in the interest of the country.

Now, until he became the Prime Minister with the support of the Congress, he has not discussed the national interest anywhere. He has not even played the China, India, America 'card'. Like, the southern wish that the constitution should not be promulgated on October 3, 2072 failed because it was in Nepal's interest. However, there was opposition from the Madhesi party. Similarly, they have faced a blockade in the workforce. 

He made a visit to India in February 2072 to open the embargo and even at that time he made an agreement by getting India to agree to use the Visakhapatnam port. Exactly one month after visiting India, he visited China in March. A transport and transit agreement was signed during the visit to China. It was a historic and adventurous agreement for transport and transit of Nepal with third countries. Its continuation in the second term was the signing of the Transport and Transit Protocol with China.

The Chinese President visited Nepal. China supported Nepal's desire to transform Nepal from landlocked to landlocked. The historic agreement with China has not yet been fully implemented. Projects have progressed with India on hydropower, petroleum pipelines, dry ports and other bilateral agreements. Chuchhe map up to Limpiyadhura is included in the geography of Nepal by everyone's agreement. 

The Biratnagar field office, which is said to have been built by the Indian government for rescue after the flood in Koshi, was opened after a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi. In conversation with Modi, India asked to stop the one-way dam to be built on the southern border. There are many such jobs. These became matters of policy and diplomacy. He was right then and he is right today.

During his fourth term and till now, he has represented Nepal correctly in international forums. In terms of sovereign credit rating, Nepal has taken the position after India in South Asia. The message that Nepal is investment-friendly has gone to the world.

When the Prime Minister participated in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations as his first visit, he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Modi, discussing common issues. Prime Minister's visit to India comes at an opportune time. Again, the Prime Minister is not weak if no one calls him on the visit. Visits to India, China, America or any other country are not compulsory for the Nepali Prime Minister, they are decided by mutual agreement.