Sudhakar Dalela appointed India’s next ambassador to Nepal
Summary
India has appointed senior diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as its next ambassador to Nepal, where he will succeed Naveen Srivastava. The posting comes as Kathmandu and New Delhi seek to deepen cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy and regional affairs.
Key Points
- India has named Sudhakar Dalela as its next ambassador to Nepal.
- Dalela is a senior Indian Foreign Service officer and currently serves as a secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- He will replace Naveen Srivastava, who has served in Kathmandu for more than four years.
- The appointment comes amid efforts by Nepal and India to expand cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy and regional issues.
