Prime Minister Shah leaves for New York
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has left for New York to lead Nepal’s delegation to the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. He is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 24 and meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres during the visit.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah departed Kathmandu for New York to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
- He is scheduled to speak at the General Debate on September 24 and meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
- The Nepali delegation includes Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Chief Advisor Kumar Byanjankar, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and other officials.
- Shah is expected to return home on September 26.
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