Sujata Koirala facts for kids
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Sujata Koirala
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सुजाता कोइराला
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal | |
| In office 25 May 2009 – 6 February 2011 |
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| Appointed by | Madhav Kumar Nepal |
| Preceded by | Upendra Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Narayan Kaji Shrestha |
| Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha for Nepali Congress Party List |
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| Assumed office 4 March 2018 |
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| Member of Constituent Assembly for Nepali Congress Party List |
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| In office 21 January 2014 – 14 October 2017 |
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| Born | 9 February 1954 Biratnagar, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Political party | Nepali Congress |
| Spouse | Norbert Jost |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | See Koirala family |
Sujata Koirala (born 9 February 1954) is a well-known politician from Nepal. She is the only daughter of Girija Prasad Koirala, who was a former Prime Minister of Nepal.
Sujata Koirala served as the Foreign Minister of Nepal. She held this important role under Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. Later, on 12 October 2009, she was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister. She has a daughter named Melanie Koirala Jost.
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Political Journey and Roles
Sujata Koirala has held many important positions in Nepali politics. She is a key member of the Nepali Congress party. This party is one of the main political groups in Nepal.
Leadership in the Nepali Congress
Koirala is currently the Chief of the International Relations Department for the Nepali Congress party. This means she helps manage the party's connections with other countries. She is also a member of the party's Central Working Committee. This committee makes important decisions for the party.
Serving as Deputy Prime Minister
Sujata Koirala was a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal. She made history as the second woman to become Deputy Prime Minister in Nepal. The first woman to hold this position was Shailaja Acharya, who was Koirala's niece.
Global Connections
Sujata Koirala is also very active in international groups. She works with different committees around the world. These connections help Nepal build relationships with other nations.
- Head of International Relations Department, Nepali Congress Party
- Central Committee Member, Nepali Congress Party
- Member, Parliamentary Board, Nepali Congress Party
- Standing Committee Member, ICAPP (International Conference of Asian Political Parties)
- Member, Governing Council, CAPDI (Centrist Asia Pacific Democratic International)
- Vice-Chairperson, ICAPP Women's Wing
- Chairperson, the Global Parties Climate and Ecological Alliance (GPCEA) Women's Wing
- Member, International Advisory Board, China Center for Overseas Investment, Beijing, China
- Member, International Advisory Council, Economic Club of China, Beijing, China
- Honorary Chairperson, Institute of Himalayan Studies, Chongqing, China
