Durga Bahadur Subedi, the joint secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been appointed the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Subedi, who was chief of Administration Division at the ministry, was appointed to the post by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Thursday.

Subedi, who has earned a PhD on “Modern Foreign Policy of Nepal and Diplomacy” from the UK, had previouosly served for Nepali

missions in various countries.

An avid writer, Subedi has edited and published over one dozen literary publications under various genres.

Subedi told the Post that

his primary focus will be towards strengthening the age-old ties between Nepal and the UK, and promote trade, tourism and investment between the two countries.  

He also said that as the UK mission head he will endeavour to address the grievances of Nepali diaspora living in the UK.