Home Minister, UN resident coordinator discuss disaster preparedness and security force capacity
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and UN Resident Coordinator Lila Pieters Yahia discussed disaster preparedness and ways to strengthen Nepal’s security forces during a meeting in Kathmandu. The talks also covered institutional capacity building for the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, especially for riot control.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met UN Resident Coordinator Lila Pieters Yahia at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Kathmandu.
- They discussed disaster preparedness, lessons from recent disasters in Nepal and better response measures for future emergencies.
- The meeting also focused on strengthening the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, particularly in riot control.
- The talks emphasized cooperation between the government and the United Nations on disaster readiness and security capacity.
