Saarc: Ambassador Of Peace 2017 Nepal

Disclaimer: The SAARC Ambassador of Peace is often conferred by affiliated civil society organizations and the SAARC Cultural Council rather than the political SAARC Secretariat. Please verify specific names for actual publication.

In early March 2017, a major transition occurred at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal. , a senior Pakistani diplomat, assumed the office of the Secretary-General of SAARC, replacing Nepal's Arjun Bahadur Thapa. saarc ambassador of peace 2017 nepal

By recognizing Nepali figures, the SAARC body reinforced the idea that Nepal acts as a neutral bridge—a "Yam" between two boulders, to quote the late King Prithvi Narayan Shah. The awards underscored that Nepal could export "peace" as a commodity, offering a model where cultural heritage and humanitarianism supersede geopolitical posturing. Disclaimer: The SAARC Ambassador of Peace is often

During the investiture ceremony held in Kathmandu, the newly minted "Ambassadors of Peace" signed a charter pledging to: , a senior Pakistani diplomat, assumed the office

The conferral of these awards in 2017 occurred at a critical juncture for SAARC. The organization had faced stagnation due to bilateral tensions between member states, particularly India and Pakistan. In this climate of diplomatic gridlock, the "Ambassador of Peace" awards served as a reminder that people-to-people contact must continue even when high-level politics stall.