Written by: Rezina Tuladhar

During the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. They talked about important topics like transitional justice and climate justice. Guterres recognized Nepal’s contributions to UN peacekeeping and its role among Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Oli shared Nepal’s commitment to a victim-focused transitional justice act and highlighted the serious effects of climate change, such as melting glaciers. He invited Guterres to Nepal for the Sagarmatha Sambad dialogue on mountain ecosystems and stressed Nepal’s goal to graduate from the LDC category by 2026.

Additionally, Oli spoke at a forum about the Paris Agreement, calling for more investment in renewable energy. Guterres expressed concern about climate change and pledged to boost resources for the Loss and Damage Fund. Oli’s trip also includes meetings with other world leaders and an address to the General Assembly on September 26.

During his 10-day visit to the U.S., Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will speak at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on September 26. He will also attend several side events and meet with world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.