Balananda Sharma sworn in as foreign minister
Summary
Balananda Sharma was sworn in as Nepal's new Foreign Minister, appointed by Prime Minister Sushila Karki in the fifth Cabinet expansion of the interim government.
Key Points
- Balananda Sharma was sworn in as foreign minister by President Ramchandra Paudel.
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki appointed Sharma, marking the fifth Cabinet expansion under her interim government.
- Sharma previously served nearly 39 years in the Nepali Army, including key roles in integrating Maoist combatants.
- He also led the Covid-19 Crisis Management Committee during the pandemic.
