Nepal endorses Bhutan’s Sonam Tobgay for 16th SAARC secretary-general
Summary
Nepal has endorsed Bhutan’s nominee Dasho Sonam Tobgay for the post of SAARC’s 16th secretary-general. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said all eight member states had agreed to his appointment.
Key Points
- Nepal endorsed Bhutan’s nominee Dasho Sonam Tobgay for the post of the 16th SAARC secretary-general.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision at a press conference on Friday.
- SAARC has eight member states, including Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
