Bhotekoshi disaster a stark warning from Himalayas to entire world, says FM Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal called the Bhotekoshi disaster a stark warning from the Himalayas to the world, urging faster climate finance, disaster preparedness and support for Nepal’s recovery. He also met German minister Reem Alabali Radovan in New York to discuss reconstruction and climate resilience.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal said the Bhotekoshi disaster shows how a warming planet can wipe out decades of development gains in hours.
- He urged the international community to provide grants, concessional financing and faster access to the Loss and Damage Fund for Nepal and other climate-vulnerable countries.
- Khanal listed disaster preparedness, early warning systems and protection of Himalayan ecosystems as key priorities for recovery and climate action.
- He met German Federal Minister Reem Alabali Radovan in New York, and Germany pledged financial and humanitarian support to affected communities.
