Ambassador Shakya bags 'ambassador of the year' award

Kathmandu - Nepali Ambassador to Israel Dr Anjan Shakya has been honoured with the 'Ambassador of the year award 2019-20'. She was honoured by the Ambassadors Club of Israel. Dr Shakya is reportedly the first ambassador of an Asian country to be honoured with the award.

She was appointed ambassador to Israel in February 2019. During her term so far, Dr Shakya has been instrumental in promoting bilateral relations and trade between Israel and Nepal.