Parliamentary Hearing Committee Begins Hearings for Proposed Ambassadors

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has commenced the hearing process for the proposed ambassadors to various countries. Today, the Committee is set to hear from four of the 17 candidates recommended for ambassadorial appointments.

The candidates scheduled for today’s hearing include Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli, proposed ambassador to the People’s Republic of China; Sumnima Tuladhar, proposed ambassador to Denmark; Dr. Shail Rupakheti, proposed ambassador to Germany; and Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, proposed ambassador to India. During the session, Prof. Dr. Oli presented his action plan, pledging to strengthen bilateral relations with China if appointed.

The Cabinet had recommended the appointment of ambassadors to 17 countries on July 29. The other candidates for ambassadorial positions include Dhana Prasad Pundit (Israel), Dr. Netra Prasad Timilsina (Malaysia), Rita Dhital (Pakistan), Prakash Mani Poudel (Portugal), Ramesh Chandra Poudel (Qatar), Junga Bahadur Chauhan (Russia), Naresh Bikram Dhakal (Saudi Arabia), Prof. Dr. Kapilman Shrestha (South Africa), Dr. Shibamaya Tumbahamphe (South Korea), Sanil Nepal (Spain), Ram Krishna Bhattarai (Sri Lanka), Chandra Kumar Ghimire (the United Kingdom), and Lok Darshan Regmi (the USA).

The Committee has received nine complaints regarding these nominations, allowing six complainants to present their concerns during the meeting. Most of the complaints centered on the lack of adherence to the principle of inclusion, which is a core aspect of the constitution. Complainants have urged the Committee to ensure that the spirit of inclusion is reflected in the ambassadorial appointments.