‘Participation in UNGA has enhanced country’s profile’
Summary
Nepal says its participation in the UN General Assembly has strengthened the country’s diplomatic profile and drawn global attention to climate justice and climate finance. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal raised national interests, disaster recovery needs and new bilateral ties with several countries during the session.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s UNGA address made a strong case for climate justice and climate finance for vulnerable countries like Nepal.
- Nepal’s participation in the 81st UNGA, including more than 33 bilateral meetings and over 80 events, has enhanced its diplomatic profile, according to Khanal.
- Nepal highlighted the Bhotekoshi flood, called for support in rescue, relief, reconstruction and recovery, and hosted a high-level climate meeting titled 'Sagarmatha to the Sea'.
- Nepal established new diplomatic relations with Grenada, Namibia and Senegal and signed cooperation-related agreements with Rwanda, Serbia and Belarus.
