Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal is leading the country’s delegation to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address world leaders and participate in several high-level meetings focusing on sustainable development, climate action, and the specific challenges faced by developing nations.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Nepal’s national statement at the UNGA’s General Debate on September 21. His address is expected to outline Nepal’s positions on global peace, security, and the importance of multilateral cooperation.
In a statement released prior to the visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailed the Prime Minister’s agenda. The delegation will attend the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, a forum to review progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Prime Minister Dahal is also slated to participate in the Climate Ambition Summit, convened by the UN Secretary-General, where discussions will center on accelerating climate action.
The official statement noted that the Prime Minister will emphasize the agenda of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), of which Nepal is the current chair, as well as the interests of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and mountain nations. The impacts of climate change on the Himalayan region are a stated priority for the delegation.
The Nepali delegation includes Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud and other senior government officials. Throughout the week, Prime Minister Dahal is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and heads of state and government from various countries to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Following his engagements in New York, the Prime Minister is scheduled to undertake an official visit to China.
