Nepal keen to collaborate with Switzerland on climate change issues: President Paudel

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that Nepal is keen to collaborate with Switzerland to address climate change and environmental challenges in the Himalayan region.

During a meeting today with a delegation led by the President of the National Council of Switzerland, Pierre-André Page, at the Office of the President, President Paudel emphasised Nepal’s readiness to cooperate in mitigating the impacts of climate change.

“He also appreciated the long-standing support Switzerland has extended toward strengthening Nepal’s democracy, federalism, local governance, and socio-economic development,” according to the Office of the President.

President Paudel remarked that he has long been inspired by Switzerland’s robust democratic values and principles.

During the meeting, the President of the Swiss National Council, Pierre-André Page, noted that the Himalayas are becoming increasingly unstable, while underscoring the critical importance of early warning systems.

He mentioned that Switzerland is already working in this area and expressed readiness to collaborate with Nepal towards that end.

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