Minister Shrestha entrusted as acting minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs
Summary
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has been given charge of the Finance and Foreign Affairs ministries while the two ministers are abroad. Prime Minister Balendra Shah assigned him the responsibility as Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle visits the U.S. and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal attends a climate meeting in Fiji.
Key Points
- Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has been entrusted with acting charge of the Finance and Foreign Affairs ministries.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah assigned the additional responsibility because Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal are out of the country.
- Swarnim Wagle is in the U.S. at the invitation of the World Bank President, while Shisir Khanal is in Fiji for the Pre-COP Leaders Event.
