Nepal to participate in high-level discussions

NEW YORK, Sept 9: The 79th United Nations General Assembly begins here today. The UNGA is taking place this year from September 10 to  September 30 under the theme 'Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations'.

Although the General Assembly starts today, the high-level general discussion will be held from September 24. According to the UNGA agenda, the discussion will be held until September 28 and will conclude on September 30.

As per the agenda shared with the media, the head of the Nepali delegation, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, will address the General Assembly on September 26.

Heads of state and government of the world will participate in the General Assembly in various stages of discussion focusing on the complex situation of the war that has emerged globally and its impact on the world, post-COVID inflation and poverty, climate change and the sustainable development goals.

According to the New York-based Nepali Mission, Nepal will also give high priority to participation in high-level political forums and discussions with its development partners in the sideline meetings.

Nepal has also attached high priority to work according to its commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a result, Nepal will inform the global community about its achievements in the SDGs so far in the 'Summit of the Future 2024', which is taking place in New York from September 22 to 23.

 
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