Prime Minister Balen Shah Meets Nepali Congress Leaders Before UN Visit
Summary
Congress leaders have urged Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the Bhote Koshi disaster, climate change, and the challenges facing Himalayan nations at the UN General Assembly in New York. They also called for stronger international advocacy on Nepal’s low emissions but severe climate impacts.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah met Nepali Congress leaders before departing for the United States to attend the UN General Assembly.
- Congress leaders urged him to internationalize the Bhote Koshi disaster and highlight Nepal’s climate crisis on the world stage.
- The party said Nepal should press for stronger implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement and build solidarity with other affected nations.
- Leaders also asked him to raise the plight of families awaiting DNA tests to identify flood victims and use bilateral meetings for diplomatic lobbying.
