Nepal’s Newly appointed Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha assumed office

Kathmandu: Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hon. Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha assumed office of the Foreign Minister of Nepal today. Foreign Secretary and other officials of the Ministry warmly welcomed the Hon. DPM and FM at MoFA.

Newly appointed Finance Minister Barsaman Pun  also officially assumed their roles on Wednesday. Their assumption of office comes as part of the appointment of 16 new ministers, who took oaths of office and secrecy this evening. With these additions, the Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, now comprises 20 members.