Sagarmatha Sambaad begins today

Kathmandu, May 16: In its bid to inform the world community about climate change and its impacts, and to explore measures for climate resilience, the government is organizing the Sagarmath Sambaad from today in Kathmandu.    

Beginning today, 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 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 have 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.    
Likewise, COP29 President and Special Representative the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues is also scheduled to address the event.    
Similarly, a video message addressed to the Sagarmatha Sambaad by UN Secretary General António Guterres will be presented today.    
There will be series of plenary sessions after the inauguraal session.    
The programme includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships.  (RSS)