Dhakal elected HCCN Dean

The Honorary Consul Corps Nepal (HCCN) celebrated its Charter Day and convened the 17th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Marriott Kathmandu yesterday

The highlight of the event was the election of Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Nepal, as the new Dean of HCCN. Outgoing Dean Vishnu Agarwal handed over the deanship and the 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 is said to be playing a pivotal role in promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Nepal and these nations.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba, 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.

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 the message of peace, tourism, trade, and mutual understanding among nations. The conclave, organized under the aegis of HCCN, was attended by 19 non-residential ambassadors and mission representatives.