Nepal's Diplomatic Missions Face Leadership Vacuum as 17 Embassies Operate Without Ambassadors
Summary
Seventeen of Nepal's 31 embassies currently operate without ambassadors due to delayed appointments following government recalls of diplomats from 17 countries.
Key Points
- Nepal holds embassies in 31 countries, but 17 currently lack appointed ambassadors and are run by acting heads.
- The interim government led by Sushila Karki recalled ambassadors from 11 countries, and the subsequent government led by Balendra Shah recalled six more.
- Experts emphasize that prolonged vacancies weaken diplomatic effectiveness and send negative perceptions to host countries.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that acting leadership maintains embassy functions while the government decides on new appointments.
