KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7

The government has appointed AC Sherpa as the Honorary Consul General for Seattle in Washington State of the United States of America.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sherpa has been appointed as the Honorary Consul General to extend support to the Nepali communities residing in Washington State as well as promote Nepal's tourism in the USA. Sherpa has been working as the Honorary Consul in Washington State since 2016. 'He will now serve as the Consul General there,' the MoFA said in a statement.

Sherpa's promotion to Consul General comes with responsibility of the highest standard and only people who are known for their good reputation in the economic, cultural, or some other sphere of activity, the MoFA stated.

The Government of Nepal, reposing trust and confidence in Sherpa, has appointed him the Honorary Consul General of Nepal in Seattle for four years, according to MoFA. 'It has been felt necessary to promote Sherpa to the post of Honorary Consul General there to take care of the interest of Nepalis residing in the State for the purpose of business, trade, tourism, education and travelling and any other reason and to add and assist them in all legal, consular and trade related matters.'

The Nepalese community in the USA hoped that Sherpa would do his utmost to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism in serving the Nepali community and promoting Nepal.

Sherpa who also served as Deputy Regional Coordinator (Americas) for the NRN's International Coordination Council said that he would further focus to excel himself and support as much as possible for Nepali communities by social services and promoting tourism, healthcare and education for future generations.

Born in Tapting VDC in Solukhumbu district, Sherpa had already climbed all the highest peaks in the seven continents including Mt Everest. Sherpa has also been serving the needy communities in remote areas through the 7 Summit Foundation. The foundation is now holding a dental and eye camp in Solukhumbu offering free health services to rural people.

According to MoFA, the term of different 10 individuals who have been serving as honorary consul or consul general has also been extended for four more years.