Proposed envoys commit to solve outstanding issues
Summary
Proposed ambassadors to India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to activate bilateral mechanisms, resolve outstanding issues and align their work with Nepal’s foreign policy. They also outlined priorities ranging from border and trade issues to cybercrime cooperation, Gurkha concerns and investment promotion.
Key Points
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee heard from proposed ambassadors to India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom on their policy priorities.
- Nischal Nath Pandey, Kalyan Raj Sharma, Chiran Jung Thapa and Gaurav Shumsher Rana said ambassadors should implement government policy and not formulate policy independently.
- The nominees emphasized issues such as Nepal-India mechanisms, China’s BRI stance, US support against cybercrime, visa bond removal and UK-related concerns for former Gurkha soldiers.
- They also highlighted trade, investment, educational cooperation and public diplomacy as key areas for expanding Nepal’s bilateral ties.
