Kathmandu (Himalini English Online) 14 October, 926. The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has unanimously endorsed the names of 10 proposed ambassadors to various countries on Wednesday.
The committee approved the recommendations for several key diplomatic missions, including India, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, following the successful conclusion of their parliamentary hearings.
The government had initially recommended 13 individuals for ambassadorial positions on September 18 (Ashwin 2). After conducting rigorous hearings and evaluating their action plans, the PHC gave the green light to 10 candidates.
The approved ambassadorial nominees are:
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Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey – India
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Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma – China
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Chiran Jung Thapa – United States of America
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Gaurav Shumsher Rana – United Kingdom
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Saru Joshi – Germany
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Suresh Kumar Karna – Israel
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Prapti Sherchan – Spain
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Dr. Padmakshi Rana – Oman
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Prof. Dr. Sangam Shrestha – South Korea
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Dr. Manchala Kumari Jha – Sri Lanka
During the hearings, the nominees presented their strategic action plans, pledging to strengthen bilateral ties, boost economic diplomacy, and prioritize the welfare of Nepali citizens abroad. Notably, the proposed ambassador to India, Dr. Pandey, committed to resolving border issues proactively and addressing cross-border crimes. Similarly, Dr. Sharma, proposed for China, emphasized prioritizing the expansion of road networks and regularizing trade points.
Three Nominees Kept on Hold
While 10 names were cleared, the committee has put the approval of three other nominees on hold to conduct further investigations into complaints filed against them.
The three nominees whose endorsements have been postponed are:
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Jigyan Kumar Thapa (Japan) – Facing complaints regarding foreign permanent residency (PR).
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Chudamani Kharel (Malaysia) – Facing complaints regarding alleged financial indiscipline and illicit ties with manpower agencies.
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Giri Bahadur Sunar (Saudi Arabia) – Facing multiple serious complaints, including allegations of personal misconduct and financial irregularities.
The committee is expected to form a sub-committee or request additional documentation from relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the claims against these three individuals before making a final decision.
Following the parliamentary committee’s endorsement, the 10 approved ambassadors will now be officially appointed by the President of Nepal once they receive the agrément (official consent) from their respective host nations.
Himalini English Online
