Kathmandu. Farewell to Chief Secretary Sumanraj Aryal, who is about to retire, and welcome to newly appointed Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki.

In a program held at the office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, the outgoing Chief Secretary Aryal, mentioning that he is going to retire after a long civil service, expressed his satisfaction at having the opportunity to contribute to the service of the state and the people.

He said that it was a challenge to hold the responsibility of the Chief Secretary in the sensitive situation after the Gen Z movement, but he was able to fulfill the responsibility effectively due to the support of the political leadership, Prime Minister's advisor, constitutional bodies, civil servants, security agencies and various public institutions.