Sudhakar Dalela Appointed as Indias Next Ambassador to Nepal
Senior diplomat Sudhakar Dalela has been appointed as Indias next ambassador to Nepal, succeeding Navin Srivastava.
New Delhi, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : Senior diplomat Sudhakar Dalela has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Nepal, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs on October 16. Dalela, who currently serves as Secretary in the ministry, is expected to assume his new role soon.
Dalela, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1993 batch, will succeed Navin Srivastava, who recently completed his tenure in Nepal. Srivastava bid farewell to Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on September 16, marking the end of his diplomatic mission.
During their meeting, Khanal congratulated Srivastava on successfully completing his term and praised his contributions to strengthening Nepal-India relations. The foreign minister highlighted advancements in bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and connectivity. He also expressed appreciation for the solidarity demonstrated by India following the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River, thanking India for its prompt assistance in search, rescue, and relief operations.
Srivastava, in turn, expressed gratitude for the support he received from the Nepalese government during his tenure. After the meeting, he took to social media platform X to express his happiness over the farewell encounter and acknowledged the ongoing support for strengthening multifaceted ties between the two nations. He noted significant progress in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and people-to-people connections.
Srivastava had taken up his role as India’s ambassador to Nepal on June 25, 2022. Before this appointment, he led the Eastern Asia Division in the Ministry of External Affairs, overseeing relations with China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, and North Korea.
Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that Vipul, currently serving as India’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has also been appointed as the next ambassador to Yemen. He will manage responsibilities for Yemen while based in Riyadh.
