PANELISTS

Bishnu Rimal

Bishnu Rimal

Chief Advisor to the Rt.Hon. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Deputy General Secretary – CPN UML

Bishnu Rimal is the Deputy General Secretary of CPN-UML. He has played a significant role in Nepal’s labor movement and has been a strong advocate for workers’ rights.

Minendra Rijal

Dr. Minendra Rijal

Former Minister & Leader, Nepali Congress

Dr. Minendra Rijal is a leader of the Nepali Congress. He has served as the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Information and Communications.

Madhuram Acharya

Madhu Raman Acharya

Former Foreign Secretary, Author – Nepal World View

Madhu Raman Acharya is a prominent diplomat and former Ambassador. He is the author of the book Nepal World View.

Dr. Meena Vaidya Malla

Prof. Dr. Meena Vaidya Malla

Former Head, Political Science Department, TU

Dr. Meena Vaidya Malla is a distinguished academic affiliated with Tribhuvan University in Nepal

Yubaraj khatiwada

Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada

Economy Advisor to Rt. Hon. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Former Minister and Ambassador

Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada is an economist, former Finance Minister, and former Ambassador. His expertise in monetary policy and economic reforms has made him a respected figure in Nepal’s financial sector.

Biswo Poudel

Dr. Biswo Poudel

Former Vice Chairman - Nepal Planning Commission, Professor – Kathmandu University School of Management

Dr. Biswo Poudel is an economist and former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission of Nepal.

Chandra Dhakal

Chandra Dhakal

Chairman – FNCCI, Honorary Council of the Republic of Indonesia

Chandra Dhakal is the Chairman of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). He is also the Chairman of IME Group.

Kumar Raj Kharel

Kumar Raj Kharel

Joint Secretary, MoFA

Kumar Raj Kharel is a Joint Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). He served as the Head of the Policy and Planning Division at MoFA.

Sankhar Pokharel

Shankar Pokharel

General Secretary - CPN UML, Founding Chief Minister - Lumbini Province

Shankar Pokharel is the General Secretary of CPN-UML. He served as the founding Chief Minister of Lumbini Province.

Prakash Sharan Mahat

Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat

Spokesperson – Nepali Congress, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal

Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat is the current spokesperson of the Nepali Congress. He was also the former minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal

Dev Gurung

Dev Gurung

General secretary, CPN- Maoist  Center

Dev Gurung is the General Secretary of the CPN (Maoist Center) and a prominent leader within the party. He has played a significant role in the political discourse of Nepal, especially in advocating for issues related to federalism and social justice.

Chandan Singh

Chandan Singh

General secretary, Janamat Party

Chandan Singh is the General Secretary of the Janamat Party and a Member of the Province Assembly in Madhesh Pradesh

Santosh Pariyar

Santosh Pariyar

Chief Whip – Rastriya Swatantra Party

Santosh Pariyar is a politician, currently serving as a chief whip of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. He is also a member of the Federal Parliament of Nepal.

MODERATORS

Kamal Dev Bhattarai

Kamal Dev Bhattarai

Editor, Annapurna Express

Kamal Dev Bhattarai is the Editor of The Annapurna Express Daily and a writer specializing in diplomacy and global affairs.

Rashmi Pant

Rashmi Pant

PhD Scholar – Political Science, TU

Rashmi Panta is a PhD scholar in International Relations at Tribhuvan University. She is currently serving as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Prabhu Bank Limited.

Sama Thapa

Sama Thapa

Associate Editor, AP1 Television

Sama Thapa is a Nepali journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. She currently serves as the Associate Editor at AP1 Television.

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