Opposition Party Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Prime Minister's UNGA Visit
Summary
The main opposition party has expressed dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly, questioning the lack of prior consultation with other parties. CPN Chief Whip Yuwaraj Dulal urged the prime minister to raise Nepal’s climate disaster concerns and climate justice at the UN forum.
Key Points
- The main opposition party criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah's UN General Assembly visit for not following past consultation traditions.
- CPN Chief Whip Yuwaraj Dulal said the prime minister should have discussed the trip with all parties and former prime ministers.
- He said sideline bilateral talks with development partners are important and urged Nepal to strongly raise climate justice and disaster concerns at the UN.