PM Shah and UN Secretary-General discuss LDC graduation and rehabilitation efforts
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York and discussed Nepal’s LDC graduation timeline, rehabilitation of riverbank residents, and green reconstruction after the Bhote Koshi disaster. Guterres expressed condolences over the losses and said the UN stands with Nepal on climate issues.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah met António Guterres at UN Headquarters during the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
- Guterres expressed condolences for the losses caused by the Bhote Koshi disaster and said the UN stands in solidarity with Nepal on climate issues.
- The two leaders discussed rehabilitation for riverbank residents, green reconstruction efforts, and support for extending Nepal’s LDC graduation timeline.
- Shah warned that the risk of glacial lake outbursts remains high after the disaster.
