Nepal's Permanent Representative Addresses the UN General Assembly on Peace, Development, and Human Rights

Nepal's Domestic Developments and Democratic Journey

• 🇳🇵 The representative highlights recent political developments in Nepal, including a youth-led movement advocating for good governance, transparency, and an end to corruption.
• 💡 The movement, though marked by violence, underscored aspirations for a just and prosperous Nepal, leading to the nation being led by its first woman Prime Minister.
• 🗓️ General elections are scheduled for March 5, 2026, marking a step towards strengthening democracy through fresh mandates.

The United Nations at a Crossroads

• 🌍 The world is at a critical juncture with peace in peril, rising militarization, and escalating climate crisis, making the UNGA theme "Better together" highly relevant.
• 🕊️ For 80 years, the UN has served as a foundation for multilateralism, offering hope for peace, prosperity, equity, justice, and human rights.
• 🚨 In the face of converging crises, the UN must shine brighter, renewing collective resolve to fortify its founding values.

Nepal's Enduring Commitment to the UN

• 🤝 Nepal's foreign policy is guided by the UN Charter, reflecting a deep belief in multilateralism, international cooperation, and global solidarity.
• peacekeeping operations, contributing significantly to global peace and stability.
• 🚫 Nepal advocates for complete disarmament and strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms.

Global Challenges and Nepal's Contributions

• 💔 Nepal expresses deep concern over ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, supporting a two-state solution and calling for the release of hostages.
• 📈 The representative notes the alarming rise in global military spending while development cooperation shrinks, stressing the need to address root causes of conflict.
• 🎯 Key areas for global attention include strengthening peace and security through dialogue, rebuilding trust in multilateral institutions, and accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Climate Action and Digital Transformation

• 🏔️ Nepal is deeply concerned about the disproportionate impact of climate change, particularly in mountain regions, and has submitted ambitious NDCs to reduce emissions.
• ⚖️ The call is for urgent, fair, and ambitious climate actions, with polluters taking responsibility and increased climate finance for vulnerable nations.
• 💻 Technology must be inclusive and rights-based, with efforts to narrow the digital divide and accelerate technology transfer.

Reforming Global Institutions

• 🌐 The UN must be reformed to reflect current realities, prioritizing coherence, coordination, and accountability, with a focus on LDCs and LLDCs.
• ⚖️ Nepal supports reforms to make the UN Security Council more representative and enhance the effectiveness of ECOSOC and the Peacebuilding Commission.
• 🏦 The global financial architecture needs reform to meet contemporary challenges, with a call for debt relief and fair trade systems.