Finance Minister Wagle appointed acting prime minister
Summary
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has been appointed acting prime minister while Prime Minister Balendra Shah travels to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shah will address the UN on September 24 and return to Nepal on September 26.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has been appointed acting prime minister during Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s absence.
- Shah is leaving for New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Before departing, Shah recommended Wagle for the role to President Ram Chandra Paudel, who made the appointment.
- Shah is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 24 and return to Nepal on September 26.
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