Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal attends pre-COP leaders’ event in Tuvalu
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal led Nepal’s delegation to a pre-COP leaders’ event in Tuvalu, where he highlighted the shared climate risks facing the Himalayas and small island states. He also met leaders from Tuvalu, Tonga and Mauritius to discuss climate cooperation and bilateral ties.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal led Nepal’s delegation to a high-level pre-COP leaders’ event in Funafuti, Tuvalu, ahead of the 31st UN climate change conference.
- He emphasized that mountain regions and small island developing states face similar climate threats and should push jointly for stronger climate finance, adaptation and loss-and-damage support.
- Khanal met Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua, and Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool during the visit.
- The Nepali delegation observed Tuvalu’s coastal adaptation measures and reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to climate justice and protection of Himalayan ecosystems.
