Govt recalls six envoys, 17 missions left without ambassadors

Summary

The Nepali government has recalled six remaining ambassadors appointed by the KP Sharma Oli government, leaving 17 embassies, including those in India, China, and the US, without ambassadors.

Key Points
  • The government recalled six remaining ambassadors appointed under the KP Sharma Oli-led government.
  • Seventeen Nepali embassies, including those in major countries like India, China, and the US, are now without ambassadors.
  • The recalled ambassadors include Shankar Prasad Sharma (India) and others appointed under different political quotas.
  • The government plans to recommend new ambassadors and form a parliamentary hearing committee, a process expected to take weeks.
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