Japan cites privacy in withholding details on Nepal’s envoy nominee

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Japan declined to provide details about Nepal’s envoy nominee Jigyan Kumar Thapa, citing privacy protections. Nepal’s parliamentary hearing committee is seeking clarification about his Japanese permanent residency and possible connections to government-funded institutions.

The parliamentary hearing committee is seeking clarification on Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s Japanese permanent residency and possible links to government-funded institutions, but Tokyo says it cannot disclose personal information.