Sudan Gurung makes first foreign visit as Home Minister

Summary

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has left for New Delhi for his first official foreign visit to attend a BIMSTEC ministerial meeting on internal security. Nepal is set to push disaster risk reduction, stronger early warning systems and regional rescue cooperation at the gathering.

Key Points
  • Home Minister Sudan Gurung is in New Delhi for his first official foreign visit since taking office.
  • He will attend a BIMSTEC ministerial meeting on internal security with ministers from seven member states.
  • Nepal is prioritising disaster risk reduction, early warning systems and regional cooperation in rescue and relief operations.
  • The meeting is expected to endorse security documents and issue a declaration.
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