The government appointed Makar Bahadur Hamal and Maria Tereja as the honorary Consulate General of Lisbon and Porto respectively.

Nepal's Ambassador for France, Mohan Krishna Shrestha, handed over appointment letters and Nepali flags to the newly appointed Consulate Generals amid a function held last week on Thursday.

High-ranking officials from Portugal's Foreign Ministry, Ambassadors of several countries for Portugal and other diplomats were present during the programme held at the Tayara Hotel in Lisbon.

Ambassador Shrestha said the opening of the Consulate Office in Portugal will help the Nepali community living in the country and also enhance the diplomatic ties between the two nations.