Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba's first 100 days in office reflect a period of active diplomacy and strategic bilateral and multilateral engagements aimed at advancing Nepal's national interests. Her tenure has seen significant progress in expanding diplomatic ties, strengthening cooperation, and addressing critical international issues.

Dr. Rana's first major foreign visit was to India in August, where she engaged in high-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, leading to key agreements, including a milestone in Nepal's energy diplomacy. India committed to importing an additional 251 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, increasing the total export to 941 megawatts, with plans for further expansion over the next decade.

She also represented Nepal at the United Nations General Assembly and raised crucial issues such as climate change, and the challenges faced by Least Developed Countries. Dr. Rana's efforts to safeguard the welfare of Nepali students in Bangladesh during political unrest and her proactive stance on Nepali citizens involved in foreign conflicts, including ongoing talks with Russia and Ukraine, were noteworthy.

Her participation in various international forums, including the G20, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Asia Cooperation Dialogue, further solidified Nepal's diplomatic presence on the global stage. Domestically, Dr. Rana initiated reforms within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance services, particularly for Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf, and promoted economic diplomacy to attract foreign investment.

As the government marks 100 days in office, Dr. Rana's diplomatic activism and leadership have set a dynamic course for Nepal's foreign policy.