Foreign Minister Khanal discusses with UN Deputy Secretary-General Khare about peacekeeping
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met UN Deputy Secretary-General Atul Khare in New York and discussed Nepal’s long-standing contribution to UN peacekeeping. The two also talked about operational challenges faced by Nepali peacekeepers and ways to make missions more effective.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met UN Deputy Secretary-General and Head of Operational Support Atul Khare in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
- They discussed Nepal-UN collaboration, especially Nepal’s role in UN peacekeeping.
- Khanal said Nepal will continue deploying military and security personnel for global peace and security.
- The meeting also covered operational and managerial issues faced by Nepali peacekeepers and ways to improve mission effectiveness.
