Prime Minister Balen Shah's India Visit Preparation Amidst Vacant Ambassador Post

Kathmandu. Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Balen Shah's visit to India. While preparations for the Prime Minister's visit are ongoing, the post of Nepali Ambassador to India is vacant.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has already approved the name of the proposed ambassador to India, Dr. Nishchal Raj Pandey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent Pandey's name for approval to India. According to ministry sources, Pandey's name was sent to India for Agrément approval before Dashain.