Parliamentary hearings committee rejects two ambassadorial nominees
Summary
The Parliamentary Hearings Committee has rejected Nepal’s ambassadorial nominees for Saudi Arabia and Malaysia after raising concerns about their backgrounds and conduct. It also put the nomination for Japan on hold pending documents on permanent residency and possible conflict of interest.
Key Points
- The Parliamentary Hearings Committee rejected the government’s nominations of ambassadors to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, a rare move by the panel.
- Giri Bahadur Sunar and Chuda Mani Kharel were turned down after questions were raised about their backgrounds, conduct, financial dealings and alleged conflicts of interest.
- The committee approved 10 other ambassadorial nominees, including envoys for India, China, the United States and several other countries.
- Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s nomination for Japan was deferred until documents about his permanent residency status are received.
