Kathmandu: Mohan Krishna Shrestha, Nepal’s first ambassador to France, has been honoured with the Global Author Award 2026.
Shrestha was among 45 writers and creative personalities from different countries recognised at a ceremony held in Kathmandu on Sunday.
He received the award in recognition of his contribution to diplomacy and international relations, which he has documented through his book Three Decades in Diplomacy (Kootanitima Tin Dashak), published in October 2015.
Speaking after receiving the award, Shrestha expressed happiness at receiving international recognition nearly 11 years after the book was published.
“I am delighted that the book, which I prepared based on my 31 years of experience in the foreign service, along with my studies and knowledge, has received international recognition after nearly 11 years,” he said.
He also expressed confidence that the book would be useful to readers from different backgrounds.
“I believe this book will be valuable to students, officials working in foreign affairs, international relations experts and even homemakers. I have tried to include the experiences and lessons I gained during my diplomatic career,” Shrestha said.
Shrestha served in Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 31 years, reaching the position of joint secretary. During his diplomatic career, he worked in eight countries and visited 74 countries.
He was appointed Nepal’s first ambassador to France in 2010. He has said that during his tenure, he took various initiatives to expand and strengthen relations between Nepal and France, which have maintained diplomatic ties for many years.
In addition to France, Shrestha also served as Nepal’s non-resident ambassador to Monaco, Greece, Portugal and Spain. As Nepal’s first non-resident ambassador to Monaco, he played an important role in establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Shrestha is also the founding chairman of the Centre for Diplomacy and Development, an organisation working in areas including diplomacy, the economy, women’s empowerment, education and health.
The Global Author Award 2026 was organised under the theme “Crossing Literature Across Borders”. According to the organisers, 45 writers and creative personalities from Nepal and various other countries were honoured at the event.
Organised by Intimity Services Pvt. Ltd., the programme aimed to promote literature, culture, creativity and traditional skills at the international level.
Writers and creative personalities from Nepal, India, the United States, Singapore, Brazil, Canada, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, among other countries, attended the event.
According to the organisers, the award aims to introduce Nepal’s original literature, culture, traditional skills and creativity to the international community.
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