FinMin Dr Wagle appoints Bishwo Parajuli as honorary humanitarian affairs adviser

Summary

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has appointed Bishwo Parajuli as his honorary adviser on humanitarian affairs for a short term ending in mid-December. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the ministry’s response to the Bhotekoshi flood and Nepal’s post-disaster relief efforts.

Key Points
  • Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle appointed Bishwo Parajuli as honorary adviser on humanitarian affairs.
  • The short-term appointment runs until mid-December, following a decision made on September 9.
  • Parajuli is expected to support the ministry’s humanitarian work after the Bhotekoshi flood.
  • His UN experience and disaster risk reduction expertise are expected to aid Nepal’s relief and recovery efforts.
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