Khanal holds multiple diplomatic meetings in New York as Nepal establishes ties with Grenada
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a series of meetings in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, including bilateral talks with Indian, Slovak, Maldivian and US officials. Nepal also formally established diplomatic relations with Grenada, expanding its diplomatic outreach to 186 countries.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal attended the opening of the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York and took part in multiple diplomatic engagements.
- Nepal and Grenada signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations, bringing Nepal’s diplomatic outreach to 186 countries.
- Khanal met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US officials and others to discuss floods, development cooperation, investment and bilateral ties.
- Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai also addressed a high-level discussion on poverty, climate-resilient development and global financing gaps.
