KATHMANDU, May 16: The Sagarmatha Sambaad, the international dialogue on climate action, sustainability and global partnerships, themed "Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity" has kicked off in Kathmandu today.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad amid a special function a while ago.
More than 350 national and international distinguished personalities are present at the event.
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Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister and Coordinator of Sambaad Management Committee Dr Arzu Rana Deuba welcomed the distinguished guests attending the event.
Currently, the distinguished guests are addressing the event. There will be parallel thematic sessions after the closing of the inaugural session.
Addressing the inaugural session, Prime Minister Oli stated that the event was held with the understanding that preserving the Himalayas means preserving the Earth, the oceans, and humanity itself.
He explained that the sambaad, held under the name of Mount Everest, was established as a global conversation to reflect this profound interdependence. He emphasized the need for honest dialogue, sharing of mutual knowledge, and taking collective action in this interconnected reality.
“We hope that this sambaad becomes high—high in moral clarity, strong intellectual courage, and in a firm shared vision to create a beautiful future,” said Prime Minister Oli, “Our homes are being washed away by landslides. Floods and droughts arrive unexpectedly, yet we remain strong. Our emissions are low, but our contributions to environmental conservation are significant.”