Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari called on adviser of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan at her office in the capital on Thursday.
The meeting focused on strengthening regional environmental cooperation, addressing climate change and fostering bilateral collaboration, said a press release.
During the discussion, Ambassador Bhandari formally invited the environment adviser to participate in Sagarmatha Sambaad, a global dialogue on climate change and sustainability, set to take place in Nepal in May 2025.
He highlighted Nepal's preparations for the event and its significance in addressing the urgent challenges facing the mountain ecosystems and global sustainability.
Adviser Rizwana Hasan welcomed the invitation and acknowledged the importance of the summit in shaping regional and global climate policies.
Discussions also touched upon the engagement of key officials from Bangladesh and the prospect of a three-nation meeting on environmental issues, underscoring the need for collaborative efforts in addressing trans-boundary environmental challenges.
Ambassador Bhandari reiterated Nepal's commitment to deepening cooperation with Bangladesh on climate and environmental initiatives.
He assured that Nepal would provide all necessary support to facilitate Bangladesh's participation in the summit.
The upcoming edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad aims to convene world leaders, international development partners, including the United Nations and the World Bank and representatives from mountainous nations, to deliberate on climate action, sustainable development, and environmental resilience.
The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continued dialogue and collaboration on environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Source: BSS
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