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Art. 288 · Part 32

International Treaties

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सन्धि
Original Text

Treaties relating to peace and friendship, defense, boundaries, natural resources, or those affecting national laws require ratification by a two-thirds majority of both Houses. Other treaties need simple majority.

💡 Plain Language Explanation

Nepal can\'t just sign any international agreement without Parliament\'s approval. Regular treaties need simple majority, but critical treaties — peace, defense, boundaries, natural resources — need TWO-THIRDS of both houses. This is a high bar: it means major international commitments (like border treaties with India or China) need broad political consensus, not just ruling party support.

🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या

शान्ति, रक्षा, सीमाना, प्राकृतिक स्रोत सम्बन्धी सन्धि — दुवै सदनको दुई-तिहाइ बहुमत चाहिन्छ।

✅ Strengths

Parliamentary oversight of treaties prevents executive overreach in foreign affairs.

⚠️ Concerns

High ratification bar means Nepal has been slow to join some beneficial international agreements.

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