Government likely to recommend 13 envoys today
Summary
The government is likely to recommend ambassadors to 13 countries on Friday, including India, China, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Delays and disagreements within the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party have left 22 Nepali diplomatic missions without ambassadors.
Key Points
- The Cabinet is expected to meet Friday to discuss ambassadorial recommendations for 13 countries.
- Likely postings include India, China, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Israel and Austria.
- The recommendation process has been delayed amid disagreements within the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- Nepal currently has 22 vacant ambassadorial posts, including several missions whose ambassadors were recalled earlier.
