Foreign Minister Khanal Completes 8-Day Visit to New York
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal completed an 8-day visit to New York, holding 25 sideline meetings and signing agreements with four countries while pushing Nepal’s interests at the UN General Assembly. He focused on climate change, disaster response, and expanding bilateral cooperation after the BhoteKoshi flood.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned to Nepal after an 8-day visit to New York tied to the 81st UN General Assembly.
- He held 25 sideline talks, established diplomatic relations with three countries, and signed agreements with four countries.
- Khanal met counterparts from India, the US, Pakistan, Japan, Australia, the UK, and several other countries to discuss bilateral ties and flood relief.
- He emphasized climate change, disaster preparedness, reconstruction, and Nepal’s peacekeeping contribution during meetings with UN and foreign officials.
