Nepal calls for revitalized multilateralism at SCO Plus summit
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called for revitalized multilateralism and stronger regional cooperation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Meeting in Tianjin, emphasizing peace, connectivity, and sustainable development.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasized the need to revitalize multilateralism with the United Nations at its core.
- He highlighted global challenges including inequalities, climate emergencies, and cross-border conflicts requiring cooperation.
- Oli underlined Nepal's commitment to regional cooperation and aspirations to become a full SCO member.
- He called for shifts from isolation to connectivity, confrontation to consultation, and competition to cooperation.
- Nepal experiences direct climate risks due to its Himalayan geography and stresses urgency in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
