Foreign Minister Khanal Highlights Global Challenges to Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal highlighted challenges to poverty alleviation and sustainable development caused by global energy and supply disruptions at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal addressed global challenges in poverty alleviation and sustainable development due to disruptions in global energy and supply systems.
- He emphasized the importance of diplomatic dialogue, multilateralism, and global cooperation to maintain peace and stability.
- Khanal urged special assistance for countries at risk due to climate change and geopolitical crises, including least developed and landlocked developing countries like Nepal.
- He called for increased investment in resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable supply systems, and provision of concessional financial assistance and debt relief for vulnerable economies.
