Parliamentary Hearing Committee Begins Process for 17 Proposed Ambassadors

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has commenced the hearing process for the appointment of ambassadors to 17 countries. A meeting of the PHC, chaired by the senior-most member Pashupati Shumsher JB Rana, was held today, during which it was decided to issue a public notice inviting complaints, if any, against the proposed ambassadors within the next 10 days.

On July 29, the government recommended the following individuals for ambassadorial appointments:

• Dr. Shankar Sharma (India)
• Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli (China)
• Lok Darsahan Regmi (USA)
• Chandra Kumar Ghimire (UK)
• Dr. Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe (South Korea)
• Prof. Dhan Prasad Pandit (Israel)
• Ram Krishna Bhattarai (Sri Lanka)
• Rita Dhital (Pakistan)
• Naresh Bikram Dhakal (Saudi Arabia)
• Prof. Dr. Kapil Man Shrestha (South Africa)
• Sanil Nepal (Spain)
• Dr. Shaila Rupakheti (Germany)
• Junga Bahadur Chauhan (Russia)
• Ramesh Chandra Poudel (Qatar)
• Sumnima Tuladhar (Denmark)
• Dr. Netra Prasad Timilsina (Malaysia)
• Prakash Mani Pokharel (Portugal)

As per Article 292 of the Constitution, a parliamentary hearing is mandatory for those recommended for ambassadorial positions. The public notice issued by the PHC allows citizens to file complaints or objections against the proposed candidates within the stipulated time frame.

This step is part of the standard procedure to ensure transparency and accountability in the appointment process of ambassadors, who will represent Nepal in key diplomatic roles across the globe. The PHC will consider any complaints or concerns raised before making its final decision on the nominees.