Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, UN Rights Chief Volker Turk Discuss Human Rights and Nepal UN Cooperation
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to discuss Nepal-UN cooperation, human rights, peace, and development. The talks also covered climate-related challenges and Nepal’s restoration efforts after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal met Volker Türk on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York.
- The discussion focused on Nepal-UN cooperation, human rights, peace process, and sustainable development.
- Both sides emphasized that development must remain inclusive and rights-based.
- They also discussed climate change impacts and Nepal’s reconstruction efforts after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
