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Consulate General of India is in Birgunj. Similarly, there are 22 Non- resident
embassies which are residing in New Delhi and working for relation development
of Nepal. Moreover, Nepal has maintained trade relations with many countries to
maintain friendly relations with them. An embassy established in one friendly country
can also be given responsibility to maintain the relationship with other neighbouring
countries.

A consulate or consulate general is generally a representative of the embassy in the
locality outside of the capital city. For example, the consulate general of India is in
Birgunj. It is not similar to diplomatic office but focus on dealing with individual and
business.

Functions of Diplomatic Missions

The diplomatic missions represent their country and maintain diplomatic
norms, values and protocols.
They present the authentic opinion of the country if anything of misunderstanding
or complaint comes regarding the citizens of the country.
They listen and solve the problems and difficulties regarding their citizens
residing there.
They assist the citizen to return home in case of any problem.
They represent the country while doing any kind of treaty or agreement.
They circulate the information and notice to other countries regarding their
polices and some other important decisions.
They manage the preparation on the official visit of the high ranking dignitaries
and other officials representing the government into the nation.

US Embassy in Nepal

Ambassadors are the official messengers or representatives representing the
embassies or their governments. Their duties are based in the relationship between
the two counties. Some of the power and functions of ambassadors are given below:

They are responsible to initiate or continue political negotiations.
An ambassador is to represent the political interest of his/her country in the
host nation

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