Nepal’s call for climate justice was heard, foreign minister says
Summary
Nepal says it has drawn strong international support for climate justice, flood recovery and access to climate finance after Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal returned from the UN General Assembly. The visit also added new diplomatic ties with Grenada, Namibia and Senegal.
Key Points
- Nepal sought financial and technical assistance in bilateral and multilateral meetings to support reconstruction after the recent floods.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal is pushing for easier access to climate finance and the Loss and Damage Fund to address climate-related disasters.
- Nepal said Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s UN General Assembly address boosted its diplomatic standing and highlighted climate justice as a priority.
- During the visit, Nepal established diplomatic relations with Grenada, Namibia and Senegal and signed visa-exemption MoUs with several countries.
