Kathmandu: Hon. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal underscored the importance of strengthening public institutions to effectively respond to growing climate, economic and geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the need for a capable and forward-looking civil service, according to a social media post shared by the ministry.
Addressing the International Conference on Public Administration and Governance in South Asia at the Nepal Administrative Staff College in Lalitpur, on Friday, November 6, Khanal outlined five core priorities for public administration: public trust, ethics and empathy, digital innovation, inclusion, and state capacity.
The foreign minister said public institutions must be able to deliver services effectively and meet the evolving expectations of citizens amid increasingly complex global and domestic challenges.
He stressed that public administration should be anchored in integrity and empathy, noting that a capable and future-oriented civil service is essential for translating policy decisions into tangible outcomes for the people.
