Opinion | Shah went to the UN to speak for Nepal, then left before he could make the most of it
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s maiden address to the UN General Assembly drew attention for its content, but his hurried return to Nepal meant he missed chances for bilateral diplomacy in New York. The opinion piece argues that Nepal lost an opportunity to build momentum despite Shah’s high-profile appearance.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah’s UN General Assembly speech was widely discussed, but the article says it did not create the impact Nepal needed.
- The piece argues that Shah left New York too quickly and missed opportunities for bilateral meetings and coalition-building.
- It contrasts Shah’s approach with Narendra Modi’s diplomatic networking style in Gujarat.
- The article says Shah’s domestic success may be creating a false sense of omniscience and recalls KP Sharma Oli in that context.
