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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said as the largest contributor of troops and police to UN Peace operations, Nepal is ready to further enhance its contribution to global peace and security.

Addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Oli called on the international community to march ahead without comprising the prosperity and happiness of future generations.

Explaining about Nepal's efforts for the establishment of peace after the armed conflict, he said that the Parliament passed the Transitional Justice Bill to settle transitional justice issues once and for all.

PM Oli shared, "The incumbent government, formed by the collaboration of two major political parties, is determined to secure stability while driving economic transformation for the inclusive and equitable prosperity to our people."

"We have been conducting our foreign policy with profound belief in ‘Amity with All, Enmity with None. Nepal is committed to further strengthening its close, cordial, and constructive relations with its immediate neighbors and beyond, rooted in the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, and peaceful co-existence", added the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Oli stressed the need of resolving the Israel- Palestine conflict through peaceful dialogue.

"Nepal will be graduating from its LDC status by 2026 and we are diligently working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. But there is a financial gap of about 24 billion US dollars to attain the 2030 Agenda, he opined.

First Lady Radhika Shakya, Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba, Prime Minister's Chief Advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations Lok Bahadur Thapa and other members are the in PM's official delegation.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on promoting natural health care approaches to prevent infections and reduce the need for antibiotics, thereby supporting the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

PM Oli was addressing the High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as part of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday.

The theme of the AMR session was - “Investing in the present and securing our future together: accelerating multi-sectoral global, regional and national actions to address antimicrobial resistance.”

Stating that Antimicrobial Resistance has emerged as a critical global public health issue, the PM said Nepal has placed AMR as a top public health priority, recognizing the importance of a ‘One Health’ approach.

"As part of our commitment to fighting AMR, Nepal’s National Health Policy of 2019 has also prioritized AMR as a major public health issue, underlining the need to regulate and control antibiotic use effectively," he said, adding that Nepal has formulated a National Action Plan on AMR and introduced National Antibiotics Treatment Guidelines to provide clear direction.

However, national efforts alone are insufficient to combat threats posed by AMR, the PM said and Nepal, therefore, calls for a robust collaborative global response.

He said, "First, we must adequately invest in health infrastructures, research, and development. Second, we must advance sustainable agricultural practices, such as organic farming, which promote healthy lifestyles and secure food safety, while simultaneously protecting our environment. Third, there is an urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks and surveillance systems to monitor the use of antimicrobials across sectors. Fourth, stronger international collaboration is essential for the development of new antibiotics, alternative treatments, and innovative solutions."

Noting that Nepal has developed a vision of ‘Nirogi Nepal – Healthy Nepal’ to promote overall health of Nepali people, PM Oli on the occasion asserted that our efforts are directed to minimize the use of antibiotics and foster a healthier, more sustainable future. "Let us work together to safeguard the future of people and planet, leaving no one behind," PM Oli exhorted.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba and the United Nations Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN-Women, Sima Sami Iskandar Bahous, held a meeting in New York on Thursday.

During the meeting, Minister Rana lauded the UN-Women for the works it has been carrying out in the women empowerment field.

She said that Nepal is always eager to work together with UN-Women for gender equality.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President of the 79th United Nations General Assembly Philemen Yang held a meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday.

PM Oli is currently in New York leading the Nepali delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli extended an invitation to the UNGA President to visit Nepal.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba, PM's principal political advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal and Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal among others were present during the meeting.