Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Republic of Zambia opens an Honorary Consulate in Nepal

 Republic of Zambia appointed Nepali businessman Er Desh Bandhu Basnet as Zambia’s Honorary Consul to Republic of Zambia in Nepal.

The ambassador of Zambia to India Mrs Judith KK Kan’goma Kapijimpanga announced the appointment in a special ceremony held at the Embassy in India. Basnet’s jurisdiction will be over Kathmandu Valley and he shall handle the Consular and Economics issues on behalf of the Republic of Zambia, according to a press note issued by the Embassy. The envoy handover all legal and related items to operate an office, including national flag, official seal etc to Basnet.

The appointment will help to promote and strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Zambia, the press note reads, adding that it will also act as a catalyst in promoting and smoothing trade, investment and tourism. "New Honorary Consul Office will help in developing strategic partnership between two countries."

Basnet is associated with various national and international associations. He is an executive committee member at Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and chairs the Bi-National NRN Coordinator (FNCCI). He is also an executive committee member of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI).

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