Accelerate development cooperation for developing nations through GDI, says FM Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged faster cooperation for developing nations through the Global Development Initiative at a high-level UN meeting in New York. He said the remaining years to 2030 should be used to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal said the period until 2030 should be used for accelerated implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- He spoke at a high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative at UN headquarters in New York.
- Khanal praised China’s efforts to turn the GDI into practical cooperation and said Nepal sees strong potential for partnership in poverty reduction, agriculture, renewable energy, infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and digital transformation.
- He stressed South-South cooperation, knowledge transfer, skills development, and stronger production capacity for developing countries.
