KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Ambassadors Club Nepal has honoured United Nations Resident Coordinator–Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy with the ‘Recognition Award 2025’ amidst a special ceremony at its office premises in Bishalnagar.
The President of the Ambassadors Club Nepal, Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, announced the recognition award to UNRC-Nepal Chief Hanaa. “In recognition of her (Hanaa’s) distinguished leadership, dedicated service, and lasting contribution to Nepal’s development journey, the Ambassadors Club Nepal will present the Recognition Award 2025 to Her Excellency Hanaa Singer-Hamdy,” President Dr. Sarmila added who is also a former ambassador to Spain and Oman.
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On behalf of the Ambassadors Club, Pushkar Sapkota, Law and Human Rights Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, presented the Recognition Award 2025 to Hanaa. This is the first award given by the Ambassadors Club Nepal, which will award ambassadors, diplomats, and heads and officials of international organizations on a yearly basis.
The Ambassadors Club Nepal said the honour reflects its sustained commitment to strengthening development cooperation and fostering positive change in Nepal. The award is selected by the jury committee of the Ambassadors.
“Nepal for me is my Maitighar (mother’s home). I have been coming to Nepal since 1997. I have visited Nepal around seven or eight times, and I have lived and worked in Nepal for around six years. I have travelled to over 54 districts, and I have been overwhelmed by emotions.” She said while receiving the award.
During the award ceremony, ambassadors, diplomats, Government of Nepal officials, officials from other diplomatic missions, and leaders of the private sector were also present.
