Foreign Minister Khanal to represent Nepal at UNGA as PM Shah decides not to attend
Summary
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will attend the UN General Assembly in September, representing Nepal as Prime Minister Balendra Shah opts out of attending. Nepal is also considering hosting a SAARC ministerial meeting during the session amid India-Pakistan tensions.
Key Points
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal will represent Nepal at the UN General Assembly in September.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has decided not to attend the UN General Assembly this year.
- Nepal is considering organizing a foreign ministerial-level SAARC Council of Ministers meeting during the Assembly.
- The SAARC Summit has not convened since 2016 due to India-Pakistan rivalry, despite Nepal's long-term chairmanship.
