Nepal’s contribution to peacekeeping will continue: Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal will continue its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping missions and is ready to deploy up to 10,000 peacekeepers if requested. He raised the issue in New York during a meeting with UN peace operations chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix at the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to United Nations peacekeeping missions in a meeting in New York.
- He said Nepal is ready to contribute up to 10,000 peacekeepers if the United Nations makes a request.
- Khanal highlighted Nepal’s long-standing partnership with the UN and called for recognition of its sustained support and cost-saving measures.
- Jean-Pierre Lacroix praised the role of Nepal and its security personnel in global peacekeeping operations.
