Japan cites privacy in withholding details on Nepal’s envoy nominee
Summary
Japan has refused to share personal details about Nepal’s envoy nominee Jigyan Kumar Thapa, citing privacy, leaving the parliamentary hearing committee to seek a written response from the foreign ministry before deciding on his appointment. The controversy centers on Thapa’s former Japanese permanent residency and possible conflict of interest.
Key Points
- The parliamentary hearing committee is preparing to decide on Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s nomination as Nepal’s ambassador to Japan before the November 5 deadline.
- Japanese authorities declined to provide requested details about Thapa, saying the information concerns personal privacy.
- The committee is probing whether Thapa still held Japanese permanent residency or received benefits from Japanese government-related institutions.
- Committee leaders say the government did not adequately vet the nominee before recommending him.
