New Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela Arrives In Kathmandu To Assume Charge

Nov 03, 2026

India's newly appointed Ambassador to Nepal, Sudhakar Dalela, arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday to assume charge, a day ahead of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's scheduled visit to the country. Dalela was welcomed by officials of the Indian Embassy upon his arrival in the Nepali capital. A 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, he brings over three decades of diplomatic experience. He previously served as India's Ambassador to Bhutan from 2022 to 2025 and held several key positions in the Ministry of External Affairs, including Secretary (Economic Relations). His diplomatic assignments have included postings in Israel, Bangladesh, Switzerland and the United States. Dalela's appointment is expected to strengthen India's diplomatic engagement and bilateral ties with Nepal.