The government has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recall Nepali ambassadors from 11 countries and assign them duties with the ministry.

The government's move comes after the Supreme Court on Sunday issued an interim order against the government's decision to recall Nepal's ambassadors from 11 countries.

The ministry stated that the government has sent a letter on Monday, requesting the recall of ambassadors from 11 countries.

Ministry's spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri said the ministry received the letter on Monday.

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on October 16 had decided to recall the 11 ambassadors who had received political appointments by November 6.

A writ was filed in the Supreme Court claiming that the government's decision was not lawful.

After the preliminary hearing of the case, the Supreme Court issued an interim order to the government on Sunday not to implement the decision.