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New Finance Minister Pun and Foreign Minister Shrestha assume office



KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Finance Minister Barsaman Pun and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha have 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.

Publish Date : 06 March 2024 21:07 PM

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