— Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

The hospitality of Saudi people

— Your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

“Salam Walekum”

— Which book is now on your bedside?

Recently, I am going through the book, “Desert, Design and Diplomacy” by Beth Laidlaw Franklin and Abboud Talaat Attieh.

— What is your favorite holiday destination?

Hill stations of Nepal

— What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

I would prefer to serve in our neighboring countries India and China.

— Which country’s people have you found most friendly?

There are both friendly and some unfriendly people in each and every country.

— How do you react to or deal with anger?

I tend to move to other solitary places to pacify my anger.

— What is your source of strength during tough times?

Jogging and sleeping re-energize my strength.

— What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

The hot weather, since I had arrived Saudi Arabia in August.

Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Yanbu

— What is your favorite Saudi dish?

Ommaly.

— The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember.

I will hardly forget the amnesty declared by King Abdullah in 2013 which helped many illegal Nepalese workers to return home and to rectify their legal status.

— If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?

None

— If you were not a diplomat, what profession you had opted for?

A politician.

— Is hiding truth acceptable in diplomacy?

Not often. Exceptionally it is acceptable if only it benefits the country and its people.

— How do you keep yourself fit?

I exercise regularly and control the diet.

— Your favorite restaurant?

Najd Village Restaurant near Prince Sultan University in Riyadh.

— You are a fan of which football club?

Barcelona.

— Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Nepali dual-comedians Madan Krishna and Hari Bansa.

— What is your favorite weekend activity?

In the weekend, I generally review my previous week’s activities and plan for the next week accordingly.