Foreign Minister Khanal to leave for New York today

Summary

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is leaving for New York today to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will follow on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation and address the assembly on September 24.

Key Points
  • Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and his team are traveling to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Khanal will join high-level meetings, ministerial gatherings and bilateral talks with counterparts and dignitaries.
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for the United States on September 22 leading a 14-member Nepali delegation.
  • Shah is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 24.
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