NRN Asia Pacific Conference Concludes in Guangzhou, Issues 21-Point Declaration
Summary
The 11th NRNA Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Guangzhou has issued a 21-point declaration calling for non-resident Nepali citizenship rights, voting access abroad, and stronger support for migrant workers. The conference also backed investment mechanisms such as the Nepal NRN Development Fund and diaspora bonds, while pledging to expand language, culture, and technology ties with Nepal.
Key Points
- The NRNA Asia Pacific Regional Conference concluded in Guangzhou, China, after issuing the 21-point “Guangzhou Declaration 2026.”
- The declaration demands full implementation of non-resident Nepali citizenship rights, voting rights for Nepalis abroad, and faster rollout of the Nepal NRN Development Fund and diaspora bond proposals.
- It also calls for worker shelters, a worker hospital, skill-based training, and reintegration plans for migrant workers returning to Nepal.
- The conference pledged to promote Nepali language and culture among second- and third-generation Nepalis and deepen cooperation in digital technology and AI.