KATHMANDU: The government has decided to close three embassies and two consulate offices in the upcoming fiscal year.
Presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the federal parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the government will close embassies in Brazil, Denmark, and South Africa.
Likewise, the government has decided to close the Consulate General offices in Chengdu and San Francisco, as well as the embassy branch office in Visakhapatnam, India.
The closure of these missions is intended to streamline diplomatic resources and focus more effectively on economic diplomacy priorities, including trade, investment, tourism, and international economic cooperation.

Himal Press