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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said United Nations Secretary-General's four-day official visit to Nepal will contribute to further strengthening Nepal's relations with the UN and international community.
Talking to media following his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) on Sunday afternoon, Prime Minister Dahal said the visit would play a crucial role in further consolidating the Nepal's ties with international community.
The government head said, the meeting with UN Secretary-General primarily revolved around Nepal's ongoing peace process, Nepal's graduation to a middle-income developing country and other pressing issues of the hour such as climate change and sustainable development. "We discussed various matters of bilateral interest and national and international concerns in a very cordial atmosphere," the Prime Minister said, adding that they primarily focused on the issues of climate change.
During the high-level meeting, PM Dahal applauded the role of Guterres as the UN Secretary-General in mitigating the climate change impact. Nepal anticipated further bilateral and multi-lateral support from the UN and other international agencies in its efforts to address climate change, according to Dahal. He also assured the UN Secretary-General that Nepal's peace process would reach to a conclusion soon, expecting the role on the part of Guterres towards that end.
The meeting also delved into Nepal's economic development and prosperity, with Dahal urging the UN Secretary-General to facilitate Nepal's transition to a developing nation and assist in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
According to the Prime Minister, the meeting was highly positive. "The UN Secretary-General is well aware of Nepal's political dynamics and peace process. He also acknowledged Nepal's contributions to world peacekeeping mission. We also sought recognition in regard with our involvement towards that end."
