Foreign Minister Khanal leaves for Türkiye to lead Nepali delegation to COP31

Summary

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has left for Antalya, Türkiye, to lead Nepal’s delegation to COP31, where he will address the opening plenary and join the Leaders’ Summit. The delegation will also take part in high-level climate events and bilateral meetings during the November 9-20 conference.

Key Points
  • Shisir Khanal departed for Antalya, Türkiye, to lead the Nepali delegation at COP31.
  • He will address the opening plenary on November 9 and participate in the Leaders’ Summit on November 11-12.
  • Nepal will co-host a high-level event on glaciers, cryosphere resilience and sustainable financing with several other countries.
  • The delegation includes Minister Gita Chaudhary, Prof. Dr. Sanjaya Acharya, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra and other senior officials.
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