"Migration is fundamentally about human dignity, aspiration, and opportunity.”

Kathmandu, May 9: Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, has reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to advancing safe, orderly & regular migration as a GCM Champion country and major labour-sending nation.     

Addressed the General Debate of the 2nd International Migration Review Forum on Friday, he highlighted the contribution of nearly 4 million Nepali migrant workers to destination-country economies and Nepal’s development through remittances, skills, and knowledge.     

He also shed light on Nepal’s reforms on ethical recruitment, gender-responsive migration policies, skills development, anti-trafficking measures, social protection through the Social Security Fund and Foreign Employment Welfare Fund, and the digitalization of recruitment services, among others.     

Thapa further stressed the need to address persistent challenges including irregular migration, trafficking, exploitation, and coordination gaps, calling for stronger International cooperation and shared responsibility.(RSS)