The president of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Honorary Consul Corps Nepal (HCCN).
Dhakal, who is also the Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Nepal, was elected to the post during the 17th Annual General Meeting convened at Hotel Marriott Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Outgoing Dean Vishnu Agarwal handed over the deanship and organization's logo to Dhakal, marking a smooth transition in leadership. With 62 Honorary Consuls/Consul Generals representing countries without residential diplomatic missions in Nepal, HCCN plays a pivotal role in promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Nepal and these nations.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba, who was invited as the chief guest of the event, acknowledged the significant contributions of Honorary Consuls and Consul Generals in enhancing Nepal's international relations.
She emphasized the importance of economic diplomacy in attracting foreign investment from the represented countries.
Similarly, outgoing Dean Vishnu Kumar Agarwal underscored the values of service, volunteerism, and goodwill that define HCCN's initiatives. He highlighted that the Lumbini Conclave on 'Global Peace and Prosperity' was successful in promoting message of peace, tourism, trade and mutual understanding among nations.
Addressing the conclave following his appointment as the Dean, Dhakal outlined his vision for HCCN, emphasizing its role in advancing economic diplomacy and safeguarding the interests of sending states. "I assure you the HCCN will actively lobby for increased FDI and the signing of BIAs with as many countries as possible. Our efforts will bring substantial investment into Nepal and contribute to our nation’s economic growth," he said.
The conclave, organized on the aegis of HCCN, was attended by 19 non-residential ambassadors and mission representatives.
