Nearly 3,000 responses in Nepal’s first-ever open ambassadorial appointment call
Summary
Nepal's first open competition for ambassadorial and permanent representative posts attracted nearly 3,000 applications for 13 positions, amid a debate over appointment criteria and a Supreme Court review.
Key Points
- Nepal received nearly 3,000 applications for 13 ambassadorial and permanent representative posts in its first-ever open competition.
- Applications include candidates from bureaucrats, retired officials, academics, journalists, and international organization staff.
- The screening process will begin after the Foreign Minister returns from a visit to New Delhi, with shortlisted candidates interviewed before final selection.
- The Supreme Court has requested clarification on whether the government followed existing guidelines requiring at least 50% of appointments from Nepal's Foreign Service.
