Born in Kathmandu, Nepal
Shisir Khanal
शिशिर खनाल
Also known as Shishir Khanal
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and founder of Teach for Nepal
Currently Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal
About
Shisir Khanal returned to Nepal after graduate studies in the United States. In 2012, he founded Teach for Nepal. This initiative placed young graduates as teachers in public schools, across five districts, to improve access to quality education.
He entered electoral politics with the Rastriya Swatantra Party. In 2022, he won election from Kathmandu 6, and briefly served as Education Minister. In 2026, he was re-elected. He was then appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s youth-led cabinet.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1978-12-30
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Politician, Social entrepreneur
- Current role
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Government of Nepal · since 2026-03-27
Member of the House of Representatives
Federal Parliament of Nepal · since 2022-12-22
Previous roles
Minister of Education, Science and Technology
Government of Nepal · 2023-01-17–2023-02-05
Founder
Teach for Nepal · 2012
Education
University of Bridgeport
BA, International Political Economy and Diplomacy
University of Wisconsin–Madison
MIPA
Career & life timeline
- 1978
- 2012
Founded Teach for Nepal after returning from graduate studies in the United States
- 2022-12
Elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu 6
- 2023-01
Briefly served as Minister of Education, Science and Technology
- 2026-03
Re-elected from Kathmandu 6 and appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
Achievements
Founded Teach for Nepal
2012Mobilised young graduates to teach in public schools across five districts
Organizations & affiliations
- Rastriya Swatantra Party
- Teach for Nepal
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Last updated: 2026-09-06