KATHMANDU, MARCH 19

Nepal's newly appointed ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Purna Bahadur Nepali, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel today.

The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas.

Government senior officials were present on the occasion, the Office of the President said in a press statement.