Government Extends Tenure of Six Ambassadors Amidst Appointment Delays
Summary
The government of Nepal has extended the tenure of six ambassadors amid delays in appointing new ambassadors to 13 countries, with the Prime Minister's Office delaying recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Key Points
- The government has extended the tenure of six ambassadors from the foreign service group whose terms were ending in August.
- The Prime Minister's Office has delayed ambassador appointments despite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommending candidates.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had invited applications for 13 embassies but appointments have not been finalized for over two months.
- The extension of the six ambassadors' tenures has caused dissatisfaction among Foreign Ministry employees and raised suspicions of prolonged appointment processes.
