Ambassador Thapa Presents Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, representing Nepal at the United Nations, formally presented his Letter of Credence to the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, during a special ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.

The occasion was marked by cordiality and mutual appreciation, as Ambassador Thapa initiated his tenure as Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. During the meeting, Secretary-General Guterres warmly congratulated and extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Thapa, acknowledging his vital role as the envoy of Nepal to the UN. Guterres affirmed the United Nations’ commitment to offering all necessary support to bolster the Nepal-UN relationship.

Highlighting Nepal’s longstanding and constructive involvement in the United Nations’ endeavors, Secretary-General Guterres expressed gratitude for Nepal’s unwavering support and solidarity in the pursuit of the UN’s goals. He commended Nepal’s contributions to international peace, stability, and development.

Ambassador Thapa, in turn, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Secretary-General Guterres for the United Nations’ steadfast support in Nepal’s developmental and peace efforts. He reiterated Nepal’s resolute dedication and unwavering support to the United Nations’ mission and its objectives.

Ambassador Thapa underlined Nepal’s strategic priorities across various domains, including peace, climate change, and sustainable development. He emphasized Nepal’s eagerness to further enhance and solidify its partnership with the United Nations, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to fostering global peace and prosperity.

The exchange between Ambassador Thapa and Secretary-General Guterres exemplified the enduring bonds between Nepal and the United Nations, signifying their shared determination to address global challenges and advance the cause of international peace and cooperation.