Nepal moves to open competition for ambassadorial appointments
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced an open competition for ambassador and permanent representative posts to promote merit-based appointments. This move comes as 24 ambassadorial positions need to be filled amid potential consolidation of diplomatic missions.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited applications for ambassador and permanent representative posts through open competition for the first time.
- Currently, 17 diplomatic missions are vacant with 7 more expected to become vacant, requiring 24 appointments in total.
- The open competition emphasizes qualifications including postgraduate degrees, diplomatic experience, and knowledge relevant to Nepal's foreign policy.
- Final ambassador appointments will be made by the government of Nepal with requirement of agrément from receiving states and a mandatory four-year tenure.
