PM Shah to address UN General Debate on September 24

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York and address the General Debate on September 24. He is also scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will attend high-level meetings and bilateral talks.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
  • Shah is scheduled to address the UNGA General Debate on September 24 and meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
  • Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will depart on September 20 for high-level meetings, side events and bilateral talks.
  • The Nepali delegation includes Chief Advisor Kumar Byanjankar, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and other senior officials.
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