Parliamentary panel rejects two ambassador nominees, clears 10
Summary
Parliament’s Hearing Committee has approved 10 ambassadorial nominees, rejected two and deferred a decision on the nominee for Japan. The committee cited conduct and ethical concerns in rejecting the nominations for Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, while the approved nominees still need host-country consent before taking office.
Key Points
- Parliament’s Hearing Committee unanimously approved 10 of the government’s 13 ambassadorial nominees and rejected two on Wednesday.
- Giri Bahadur Sunar and Chudamani Kharel were rejected over allegations and concerns about their conduct, financial dealings and ethical suitability.
- A decision on Jigyan Kumar Thapa, the nominee for Japan, was deferred after lawmakers disagreed on whether to reject or postpone the case.
- The approved nominees must still complete the remaining appointment process, including obtaining consent from the host countries.
