KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday has appointed six experts.

According to a press release issued by the President's Office, Dr. Madan Kumar Bhattarai has been appointed as the Foreign Affairs Expert. Bhattarai had served as the Foreign Secretary and Ambassador in the past.

Likewise, senior journalist Madhav Sharma has been appointed as the Press Expert and Sushil Pyakurel as the Political Expert.

Similarly, the President appointed Dr. Mina Acharya as the Women Empowerment Expert and Dhan Harka Rai as the Eco-Politics Expert.

Similarly, Jagannath Mahaseth has been appointed as the Tourism Expert, stated the statement.

The recently appointed experts will enjoy the benefits equal to that of state ministers, it has been learned.