Prime Minister Shah to leave for US today

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is heading to New York today to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He is scheduled to address the assembly on September 24, meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and return to Nepal on September 26.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York today to lead a high-level Nepali delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
  • He is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 24 and meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the visit.
  • The delegation includes Chief Advisor Kumar Byanjankar, Chief Personal Secretary Subas Sharma, Personal Secretary Pradeep Pariyar, photographer Binay Shakya, and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
  • This is Balendra Shah’s first foreign visit since assuming office, and he is expected to return on September 26.
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