Sagarmatha Sambaad begins in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The government is organising the Sagarmath Sambaad in Kathmandu to inform the world community about climate change and its impacts and explore measures for climate resilience.

The Sagarmatha Sambaad, the first of its kind from the Government of Nepal, will conclude on May 18. The theme of the Sagarmath Sambaad is “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity”. The program includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships.

According to Foreign Affairs Minister and Coordinator of Sambaad Management Committee Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, a total of 175 foreign guests and an almost equal number of Nepalis will join the event. There will be the participation of high-level delegation from 12 countries. The dignitaries from China, India and some other countries already arrived in Kathmandu, and the participants from some other countries are arriving.

The leaders of Indian and Chinese delegations are scheduled to address the event.  COP29 President and Special Representative the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues is also scheduled to address the event.

Likewise, a video message addressed to the Sagarmatha Sambaad by UN Secretary General António Guterres will be presented on Friday. There will be series of plenary sessions after the inaugural session.

The program includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships.

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