Nepal’s Foreign Minister Khanal will represent the nation at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Shah opted not to attend. The decision for Shah to remain in Nepal was not detailed, but Foreign Minister Khanal will lead the Nepali delegation. Alongside the UNGA proceedings, Nepal’s Foreign Ministry is actively exploring the potential for a meeting of the Saarc Council of Ministers. This potential sideline meeting could provide a valuable platform for regional dialogue and cooperation. The move suggests Nepal is prioritizing both its engagement on the global stage at the UN and fostering closer ties within South Asia through Saarc. Details regarding the Saarc meeting are still being finalized, and its success will depend on the willingness of other member states to participate. This arrangement allows Nepal to maintain a strong presence at both key international forums.