Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday after attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Speaking to journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport, he said Nepal’s participation advanced the country’s interests and raised its diplomatic profile.
Khanal said Nepal strongly raised the issue of climate justice during the 10-day visit. He also said the Nepali delegation held more than 80 high-level and bilateral meetings and established diplomatic relations with three new countries.
Nepal’s engagement at the UN General Assembly
Khanal described Nepal’s participation in the General Assembly as an opportunity to advance national interests and strengthen the country’s diplomatic profile. The visit included discussions on climate justice and a series of high-level and bilateral meetings.
