PM Shah arrives in New York to lead Nepal’s UN delegation
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has arrived in New York to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Nepal is expected to press its climate justice message after the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, and Shah is scheduled to address the assembly on September 24.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah arrived in New York to head Nepal’s delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
- He was received at JFK Airport by Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, and other diplomats.
- Shah will meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres and attend a reception hosted by Nepal’s mission in New York.
- Nepal is expected to highlight climate change and climate justice in the wake of the Bhotekoshi floods.
