India proposes Sudhakar Dalela as new ambassador to Nepal
Summary
India is set to appoint Sudhakar Dalela as its new ambassador to Nepal. Dalela, a senior Indian Foreign Service officer with prior postings in Bhutan, Washington and Chicago, has handled key Nepal and Bhutan portfolios at the Ministry of External Affairs.
Key Points
- The Government of India is preparing to appoint Sudhakar Dalela as the new ambassador to Nepal.
- Dalela has previously served as India’s ambassador to Bhutan and held several senior diplomatic roles involving Nepal, Bhutan and other regions.
- He currently serves as secretary (economic relations) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and is India’s Sherpa for BRICS, IBSA and I2U2.
- Dalela will replace Naveen Srivastava, who has completed his tenure as ambassador to Nepal.
