Dr. Niranjan Man Singh Basnyat, born on July 25, 1955, is a seasoned diplomat and academician with an impressive journey in international diplomacy. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy, with a dissertation on “Nuclear Insecurity in South Asia” from the Centre for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, School of Higher International Studies in Paris, France, he has dedicated his career to advancing global understanding and cooperation. Dr. Basnyat’s educational background also includes an MBA from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, earned in 1980. With a wealth of experience, he served as the Ambassador to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines from November 2013 to February 2018. Throughout his career, he undertook various roles, including Director (Nepal) at the SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu, and Charge d’Affaires a.i. at the Nepalese Embassy in Paris. His contributions extend beyond traditional diplomacy, as he was elected President of the Lumbini Research Centre for Understanding and Peace in April 2019. Dr. Basnyat’s dedication to fostering global connections and promoting peace is evident in his multifaceted career spanning decades.
Nov. 2013-Feb. 2018 : Ambassador to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
February 2012 to July 2013 : Promoted to Joint Secretary and appointed Chief of Protocol
Nov. 2012 to March 2013 : Additional responsibility of Head of South Asia Division.
Aug 2009 to April 2012 : Director (Nepal), SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu.
Nov 2008 to Aug 2009 : Under Secretary, SAARC Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
May 2008 to Oct. 2008 : Acting Chief of Protocol, Government of Nepal.
March 2007 : Under Secretary, Europe America Division.
April 2003-September 2005 : Charge d’Affaires a.i. at the Nepalese Embassy, Paris and June 2006-March 2007 : Member of the 175th Session of Executive Board of UNESCO, Paris, 2006.
July 2002 : Under Secretary, Multilateral Economic Affairs Division.
August 2000 : Consul, Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong.
July 1997 : Desk Officer, Europe America Division.
February 1993 : First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations, New York.
: Representative to the Second and Third Committees of UNGA.
: Additional responsibility of Acting Consul General, New York.
June 1989 : Protocol Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
April-June 1989 : Worked as a trainee at the French Embassy, Buenos Aires,
as part of International Relations Course, Paris.
June 1989. : Attended Course on International Law, International Court of Justice, The Hague, Netherlands.
November 1987 : Diploma in International Relations from
International Institute of Public Administration (IIAP), Paris.
September 1986 : Joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal as Officer.
July 1981 to Sept.1986 : Chief Research Officer, Trade Promotion Centre, Kathmandu.
April 2019: : Elected President of Lumbini Research Centre for Understanding and Peace, Kathmandu.
Taught International Marketing at Public Youth Campus in 1981 and at Nepal Commerce Campus in 1985 in Bachelor and Master’s Degree Levels.
Attended UNGA (1993-1996), NAM Jakarta, Indonesia 1992 and Cartagena, Colombia 1995, NPT Extension Conference New York 1995, World Summit on Social Development, Copenhagen, 1995, SAARC Summits in Kathmandu 1987, Colombo 1992, Kathmandu 2002, Colombo 2008, Thimpu (Bhutan) 2010, Addu, (Maldives) 2011 and several other international meetings and conferences as member of Nepalese Delegation.
Selected as a Panelist by William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA at China Conference. The theme was “The future of Global Governance: Accommodating China’s rise while protecting democratic norms”, 22-23 June 2022.
Role of Shreepali Basnyat in the Unification of Nepal, July, 2019.
A Short Biography of King Prithvi Narayan Shah and his Counsel to the people, of Nepal February 2021. (In English, French and Spanish languages)
Articles published in several journals and news papers.
