Balendra Shah’s UN appearance draws diplomatic interest in New York
Summary
Balendra Shah’s upcoming address to the UN General Assembly has drawn unusual diplomatic attention in New York, with his speech set to focus on climate justice, the Bhotekoshi floods and Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change. He is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the visit before returning to Kathmandu on September 26.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah is due to address the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, attracting interest from diplomats and Nepalis in the United States.
- His speech is expected to focus on climate action, climate justice, compensation for climate-related losses and the impact of the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.
- Shah is also expected to highlight Nepal’s vulnerabilities as a low-carbon-emitting mountain nation and discuss political changes after the Gen Z movement and March elections.
- He is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres and then return to Kathmandu on September 26.
