Foreign Minister Khanal to lead Nepali delegation to COP31 in Türkiye
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead Nepal’s delegation to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, and address the opening plenary of the UN climate conference on November 9. He will also join the Leaders’ Summit, high-level side events, and bilateral meetings during the November 9–20 event.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead a Nepali delegation to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, starting November 7.
- He is scheduled to address the opening plenary of COP31 on November 9 and attend the Leaders' Summit on November 11-12.
- Nepal will co-host a high-level mountain agenda event focused on glaciers, the cryosphere, resilience and sustainable financing.
- The delegation includes Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary and senior government officials.
