Former Chief Secretary, Government of Nepal
Economist by education, Dr. Aryal has served for the Government of Nepal since January 1990. Since June 2023 to June 2024, he served as the Chief Secretary of Government of Nepal. Before assuming the office of Chief Secretary, he had served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Commerce and Supplies and National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
Commerce and Supplies Secretary, Dr. Aryal initiated to rewrite the existing Transit Treaty between Nepal and India, facilitated export of Nepali products to the international markets, led development of trade infrastructure as well as led the bilateral trade negotiations with India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the United States.
Dr. Aryal has completed his PhD studies from Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
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