FM Rana highlights Sagarmatha Sambaad’s role in climate dialogue, announces second edition for 2027

KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said that the Sagarmatha Sambaad has successfully voiced issues arising from climate change, from the mountains to the islands.

Addressing the closing session of the Sambaad today, she said, "This edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad has brought together the voices of leaders, policymakers, experts, scholars, youth, civil society, international organisations, and communities from the high mountains to island nations in the spirit of a genuine dialogue."

Emphasising that collective efforts are necessary for the implementation of the dialogue's conclusions and the achievement of targeted goals, Minister Rana stated that the dialogue is not just a programme but a celebration of the convergence of ideas and shared responsibility.

"Just as Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) stands firm, reminding us of our determination, may the outcome of this dialogue remind us of our resolve," she added.

Stating that the topics and suggestions discussed during the dialogue will be raised at various international forums, the Foreign Minister informed the session that the issue would be addressed at the high-level international conference on glacier conservation in Tajikistan at the end of this month, at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and at the UN Climate Change Conference COP30, to be held in Brazil this year.

The Foreign Minister announced that the second edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad will take place in 2027.

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