Kathmandu: Rt. Hon. President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed readiness to collaborate with Switzerland to address climate change and environmental challenges in the Himalayan region, the state-run RSS reported.
According to the national news agency, President Paudel made the commitment during a meeting with a delegation led by President of the National Council of Switzerland, Pierre-André Page at the Office of the President on November 2.
President Paudel emphasized Nepal’s readiness to cooperate in mitigating the impacts of climate change and also appreciated the long-standing support Switzerland has extended toward strengthening Nepal’s democracy, federalism, local governance, and socio-economic development, RSS reported citing the Office of the President.
President Paudel further remarked that he has long been inspired by Switzerland’s robust democratic values and principles.
During the meeting, 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.
