Prime Minister Shah to lead Nepal at UN
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah will travel to the United States to lead Nepal’s delegation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Nepal plans to raise the impact of climate change and the damage caused by the recent Bhotekoshi flash flood in Rasuwa.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah will make his first high-level foreign visit to attend the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
- Nepal plans to highlight climate change, climate justice and the destruction caused by the Bhotekoshi flash flood in Rasuwa and nearby districts.
- The Prime Minister’s Office and relevant ministries are preparing the factual damage assessment and the outline of Shah’s address.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and other government officials are involved in the preparations for the visit and Nepal’s UNGA agenda.
