Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Participates in UN General Assembly

Summary

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal took part in the opening session of the 81st UN General Assembly high-level debate in New York, where Nepal will also host a side event on climate change and Himalayan impacts. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to address the assembly on September 24.

Key Points
  • Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal joined the inaugural session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level debate in New York.
  • Khanal will attend multiple ministerial meetings and bilateral talks during the week-long assembly session.
  • Nepal is organizing a side event titled 'Sagarmatha to Sea' to highlight climate change, Himalayan impacts, and climate-induced disasters.
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 24.
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