In a historic shift, PM to meet foreign envoys together

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will meet Kathmandu-based foreign ambassadors jointly, marking a historic shift from the tradition of individual meetings.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah will jointly meet foreign ambassadors based in Kathmandu, breaking tradition of individual meetings.
  • Ambassadors from key countries including India, China, the US, Japan, and the UK have been invited.
  • The meeting will take place at the Prime Minister’s Office at Singha Durbar and is expected to last about an hour.
  • The move aims to strengthen the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rather than having the prime minister handle such meetings personally.
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