South Asian News Network

Kathmandu, June 3: Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a notable diplomatic achievement for the country. The election is being viewed as international recognition of Nepal’s more than seven decades of commitment to multilateralism, global peace, international security and efforts toward worldwide disarmament. Following the election, Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, expressed gratitude to member states for their trust and support. According to the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Thapa has pledged to discharge the responsibilities of the position with fairness, transparency and inclusiveness. The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly is responsible for deliberations and decision-making on issues such as disarmament, international security, and global peace. —