Nepal PM Koirala unequivocally condemns all manifestations of terrorism at UNGA

Nepal's Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called for an early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism and the effective implementation of the provisions of the UN global counter-terrorism measures.

He also called for special provisions for climate financing, additional to regular Overseas Development Assistance, for addressing the mitigation and adaptation needs of the least developed countries and small island developing states.

According to a statement issued by Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United States, Prime Minister Koirala referred to the structural constraints, capacity gaps and pervasive and complex development challenges that LDCs face during his address at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

He also underlined the urgency for addressing the special needs of the LDCs and to support them with enhanced provision of resources for inclusive development.

He called upon the international community, particularly donors to fulfill all the commitments made in favour of LDCs and emphasised on the timely, full and effective implementation of Istanbul Programme of Action for the LDCs, reports the Himalyan Times.

He said that his government is committed to take parties both within and outside the Assembly on board within the framework of constitutionalism, political pluralism and the rule of law to put the country on the path of peace, stability, development and democratic system of governance.

Prime Minister Koirala has been in New York since September 19.