Proposed ambassadors to US and UK hold parliamentary hearing

Nepal's proposed ambassadors to the United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to give top priority to national interest. On Monday, the proposed ambassadors to India, China, the US and the UK presented their respective plans of action before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee of the Federal Parliament.

Chiranjung Thapa, proposed for the US, said he would adopt new measures to manage the pressure on consular services there, including providing services even on public holidays if necessary. He said the network of Nepalis and the diaspora spread across various American states would be used for the country's development and for bringing back cultural heritage. Thapa said no relationship of his would be allowed to hinder his diplomatic work, and he outlined plans to make economic diplomacy a key tool, including facilitating high-level visits and attracting investment.

Gaurav Shamsher Jabara, a former army chief proposed for the UK, has set five main priorities for his tenure, including linking British investment, technology and expertise with Nepal's development, and prioritizing matters related to the British Gurkhas. Jabara said he would expand the Nepal-UK relationship, which dates back to 1816, into the areas of renewable energy, education and climate change.

Nishchal Nath Pandey, proposed for India, pledged to safeguard Nepal's national interest on the questions of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura raised by lawmakers.