Government Recommends Ambassadors to 13 Countries
Summary
The government has recommended ambassadors to 13 countries, including India, China and the United States, and the names will now go to Parliament for hearings before formal appointments. The lineup includes academics, policy experts, and former military and development leaders.
Key Points
- The Council of Ministers recommended ambassadors to 13 countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Balen Shah.
- The nominees include Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey for India, Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma for China, and Chiranjibi Jung Thapa for the United States.
- Former Army Chief Gaurav Shumsher Rana was recommended for the United Kingdom, while other nominees were named for Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Oman, Malaysia, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
- The proposed ambassadors must clear parliamentary hearings and receive agrément before formal appointment by the President.
