Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal seeks greater international support for Nepal’s recovery and climate resilience
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has appealed for stronger international support for Nepal’s post-disaster recovery and climate resilience at meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. He also urged deeper cooperation among climate-vulnerable countries and pressed for reform in development finance, loss-and-damage support and early warning systems.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal met German and Finnish officials at the UN General Assembly and sought support for Nepal’s recovery, rehabilitation and climate-resilience efforts after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
- Germany and Finland expressed readiness to support Nepal, while the meetings also covered bilateral ties, climate action and development cooperation.
- At a Climate Vulnerable Forum meeting, Khanal called for stronger solidarity among Himalayan and island nations and warned that climate change is undermining sustainable development.
- He urged reforms in climate finance, disaster preparedness, early warning systems and loss-and-damage funding, while reaffirming Nepal’s net-zero target for 2045.
