UNGA 81st session opens with calls for global cooperation and multilateral action
Summary
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York with calls for stronger global cooperation on peace, climate change, human rights and sustainable development. Nepal says it will contribute to world peace, development and climate justice, while urging support for least developed countries.
Key Points
- The 81st UN General Assembly session is underway in New York under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”
- UNGA President Dr Khalilur Rahman and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for deeper cooperation on peace, security, justice, climate change and other global challenges.
- Nepal’s Permanent Mission said the session should produce constructive dialogue and reaffirmed Nepal’s willingness to contribute to world peace, development, humanity and climate justice.
- Mission Chief Lok Bahadur Thapa urged global solidarity for least developed countries and stressed digitalization, climate resilience, trade and social protection.
