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International support grows for Bhotekoshi flood recovery

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal reported strong global interest in climate justice and reconstruction following his return from the UN General Assembly.

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  • Foreign Minister Khanal returned from the 81st United Nations General Assembly to Tribhuvan International Airport.
  • International partners expressed willingness to help with post-Bhotekoshi flood reconstruction and climate crisis recovery.
  • The Prime Minister's address at the global forum helped advance national priorities and demands for climate justice.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal announced that various countries and international organisations are eager to aid post-flood reconstruction in Nepal. Speaking to journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his return, Khanal shared details of discussions held during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. During diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the global summit, foreign representatives voiced concern over the devastation brought by the Bhotekoshi floods. Khanal noted that bilateral talks frequently centred on ways the international community could provide assistance for recovery. The minister pointed out that global partners also expressed deep concern regarding the wider climate crisis affecting the country. He observed that international stakeholders stood in unity with the nation's challenges and showed focused interest in its diplomatic presentations. According to Khanal, the Prime Minister's address at the United Nations, alongside high-level engagements by the delegation, elevated national priorities on the world stage. The discussions successfully underscored demands for climate justice and furthered diplomatic interests.

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