Nepal receives agrément for ambassadors to India, China and Israel

Summary

India, China and Israel have approved Nepal’s ambassador-designates, moving the appointment process forward. The President is expected to formally appoint Nischal Nath Pandey, Kalyan Raj Sharma and Suresh Kumar Karn soon.

Key Points
  • India, China and Israel have given agrément to Nepal’s ambassador-designates for the three countries.
  • Nischal Nath Pandey, Kalyan Raj Sharma and Suresh Kumar Karn are set to be formally appointed by the President soon.
  • The government had recommended 13 ambassadorial candidates, but two were rejected in parliamentary hearings and one withdrew after controversy.
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