New York:Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal met with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Atul Khare to discuss Nepal-UN collaboration and peacekeeping efforts.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions focused on Nepal’s significant contributions to UN peacekeeping and potential improvements in operational support.
The UN Department of Operational Support is responsible for providing essential services to UN entities worldwide. During the meeting, Minister Khanal highlighted Nepal’s ongoing commitment to deploying military and security personnel in various UN peacekeeping missions, emphasizing the country’s dedication to global peace and security.
Both officials explored the operational and managerial challenges faced by Nepali peacekeepers, the support required, and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions.