Nepal Government Prepares to Appoint Ambassadors to 21 Countries and Missions
Summary
The Government of Nepal has begun preparations to appoint ambassadors to 21 countries and missions, including several embassies where posts are currently vacant. It is also reviewing open applications for ambassadorial posts, a first for the country, while planning to close three embassies in South Africa, Brazil and Denmark this fiscal year.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal is preparing to appoint ambassadors to 21 countries and missions within two weeks.
- Sixteen ambassadorial posts are currently vacant, while ambassadors are serving in 15 countries and missions.
- The government plans to close embassies in South Africa, Brazil and Denmark this fiscal year.
- For the first time, ambassadorial recommendations are being considered through open applications.
